Atherosclerosis is a result of thick and stiffened blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to the rest of your body from the heart. It may end up restricting blood flow to the organs and tissues. Although healthy arteries are quite flexible and elastic, their walls may harden over time. It can burst altogether in extreme conditions. It is often limited to a heart problem, but any body part can be affected by t  Read More

Many people who have long QT syndrome don't have any signs or symptoms. You might be aware of your condition only because of: Results of an electrocardiogram (ECG) done for an unrelated reason A family history of long QT syndrome Genetic testing results Fainting is the most common sign of long QT syndrome. Fainting (syncope) occurs when the heart temporarily beats in an unorganized way  Read More

Axenfled-Rieger syndrome/growth retardation-rieger anomaly is an autosomal dominant disorder. Unlike recessive disorders, these disorders do not need the causative mutations in the respective gene to be homozygous, which means even a single defective allele in a genotype reflects on the phenotype. Characteristically, the disorder causes ocular abnormalities and exhibits systemic conditions, including dental abnormalities,  Read More

The potassium ion channels in the heart do not function properly in long QT syndrome type 1, which causes interference with the electrical activity of the heart. In people with LQT1, emotional stress or physical activity, especially swimming, can cause arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats).LQT1 patients are more likely to experience torsades de pointes, the most dangerous type of ventricular tachycardia. Altho  Read More

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVC) is a condition that occurs when the vein that carries blood from the head, neck, and upper chest back up to the heart is blocked.The symptoms of SVC depend on which veins are affected, but they can include chest pain, headaches, swelling around the eyes and face, and difficulty swallowing or speaking.The risk factors for SVC include:Being over 40 yea  Read More

Taybi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that develops due to some genetic disorders. It starts to make its presence in early childhood, characterized by deformity in facial features, intellectual impairment, and abnormal physical structure. The condition affects both males and females equally. However, in most cases, the diagnosis of the syndrome is random with the absence of family members with  Read More

Trisomy 9 (complete trisomy 9 syndrome) is a rare chromosomal syndrome characterized by an extra chromosome 9. It arises from random errors that occur very early in embryonic development for unknown reasons. Risk factorsAge: Maternal age is the most critical risk factor for trisomy conditions. Women in their late 30s and 40s have a higher chance of getting affected by trisomy 9 (complete trisomy  Read More