Basics of Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart diseases are diseases that are present from birth and affect the normal heart functioning. These are the most frequently occurring congenital disorder…

How the heart and circulatory system works

For continuous circulation, the left and the right side of the heart must work together. Here are the series of steps that causes the blood to flow in the heart, lungs and…

Coronary Bifurcation Lesions

Coronary arteries are the vessels which supply blood (oxygen and nutrients) to the heart; this supply may be disrupted due to buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits…

Atrial Septal Defects

Heart consists of four chambers, of which upper two chambers are called as atria and lower two chambers are called as ventricles. Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a type of…

Ventricular Septal Defects

The heart consists of four chambers, of which upper two chambers are called as atria and lower two chambers are called as ventricles. Right and left chambers…

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart condition in which there is an opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta. The ductus arteriosus…

Human Heart Structure and Function

Heart consists of four chambers, of which upper two chambers are called as atria and lower two chambers are called as ventricles. Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a type of…