Ventricular Septal Defect
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a cardiac condition where part of the heart muscle is thickened (hypertrophy). This usually takes place in the wall (septum) between the two bottom chambers (ventricles) of the heart. As a result, it blocks or reduces the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta […]
Heart Valve Disease
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview In Europe, it is estimated that 13% of people aged 75 and older have valvular heart disease (VHD). Prevalence increases markedly after age 65. Severe VHD leads to the deterioration of the heart’s function. This may require hospitalization and intervention, and can be terminal. There are 4 valves in the […]
Coronary Artery Disease
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Coronary artery disease (artery blockage) affects over 2% of the Cypriot population. Men are around 6 times more likely to experience ischemic heart disease events than women. According to the latest WHO data, published in 2020, Coronary Heart Disease deaths in Cyprus have reached 1,120, or just over 20% of […]
Atrial septal defect
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart between the upper chambers (atria) and causes a communication between these 2 chambers of the heart. As a result, the venous and arterial blood are mixed together. This condition is congenital, meaning it is present from birth. An ASD […]
Thoracic aorta diseases
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview The aorta is the largest artery in the human body and it carries blood from the heart to the rest of the organs. When the aorta significantly widens, it’s called aortic aneurysm. Globally, around 5.3 people per 100,000 have thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) each year. Depending on where the thoracic […]
Peripheral Neuropathy
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Peripheral neuropathy, which is a result of damage or deterioration of the nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord, includes a vast number of diseases. If several nerves are affected, then a so-called polyneuropathy is present. Individual nerves can also be injured, such as through puncture injuries or nerve […]
Multiple Sclerosis
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases of the brain and spinal cord. The disease progresses in phases, often remitting and then relapsing, and sometimes it can be severely disabling. Some symptoms typically experienced by patients with MS include visual disturbances, paralysis, and emotional and […]
Epilepsy
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Epileptic seizures are caused by overexcitability in the brain. The causes and the manifestations can be very diverse. Anyone can develop epilepsy, and the types of seizures you may experience vary widely. For example, some patients may simply go blank for a few seconds, while others repeatedly twitch their arms […]
Dizziness
Home Diseases and Conditions Overview Dizziness, along with pain, is one of the most common reasons why we visit a doctor. Dizziness can be caused by various underlying issues. General disorders, such as circulatory problems, must be distinguished from specific diseases of the vestibular organs and the nervous system when understanding the root cause of […]
