🩺 Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Congenital Heart Disease refers to structural abnormalities of the heart or great vessels that are present at birth. These can affect how blood flows through the heart and to the rest of the body. 🧬 Causes: 🧩 Types of CHD (Common Examples): 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ Complications:
❤️ Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Rheumatic Heart Disease is a condition resulting from damage to the heart valves caused by rheumatic fever, which itself is a complication of untreated or poorly treated Group A streptococcal throat infection (strep throat). 🧬 Causes: 🩺 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment: ⚠️ Complications:
❤️ About Cardiologists A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system). They are experts in managing conditions such as heart attacks, hypertension, arrhythmias, and heart failure. 🩺 What Does a Cardiologist Do? Cardiologists: 👨⚕️👩⚕️ Types of Cardiologists Type Focus Area
