Heart Encyclopedia
Heart Diseases

Heart Diseases

Diseases of the heart can be caused by a variety of factors ranging from viral infections to chromosomal abnormalities and may arise as secondary complications to other diseases or conditions within the body. In most cases, the cause of a cardiac disease is not known.

Through this online Heart Encyclopedia, Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute healthcare professionals provide a comprehensive look at what is known about the many diseases that affect the heart:

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