Congenital Heart Disease

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Types of Heart Disease
Cardiovascular system disorders cause 40% of all deaths in the US. We outline types of heart disease here and define basic characteristics of heart problems.
High Blood Pressure Causes and Risk Factors
Hypertension can be caused by a number of underlying medical conditions. Which ones? Are you at risk of developing high blood pressure?
Congestive Heart Failure Causes and Risk Factors
Can people be born with heart problems? What medical conditions will make congestive heart failure more likely. This and more in the causes and risks section.
Kidney Disease
The kidneys are in charge of filtering and creating necessary chemicals in the body. What happens when the kidneys are damaged? More on types of kidney disease.
Congestive Heart Failure Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure is critical to recovery. A review of treatment options for children and adults diagnosed with CHF here
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Complications due to congenital heart disease caused a Fayette County, Ky. inmate’s death, The Associated Press reports. The coroner's office confirmed the cause of 26-year-old Anthony Davis’ death Tuesday.
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Congenital Heart Defects Taking Fewer Lives, Study Shows
A congenital heart defect is something present at birth that is characterized by a problem with the heart's structure. This is a major cause of death among those under one year of age in the United States.