What is Marfan Syndrome? How Does It Affect Heart?
A group of cells along with an intercellular framework that performs a special type of function is called tissue. The entire human body is made up of four types of tissues – Muscular, Epithelial, Neural and Connective. Each type of tissue has a special function....
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Symptoms and Causes
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease characterised by chronic inflammation and bacterial infections in the lungs. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis vary from patient to patient, and in some cases, even from day to day lifestyle. However, the most common symptoms include...
Myocarditis Diagnosis and Treatment
The term “Myocarditis” comes from the heart muscle named Myocardium. When a bacterial, fungal or viral infection in the muscle causes frequent inflammation in the heart muscle then it is called Myocarditis. How will you know if you are affected with Myocarditis? There...
Pulmonary Embolism Causes and Treatment
Pulmonary Embolism is a life-threatening lung condition caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. “Any individual can develop pulmonary embolism, the risk further increases if the family members in the...
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