Learn more about diseases that affect the valve between the heart's main pumping chamber and the body's main artery.
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Supraventricular tachycardia
SVT is a heart rhythm disorder that causes a very fast or erratic heartbeat. The heart may beat more than 150 times a minute. Know the symptoms and when it's treated.
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Aortic valve regurgitation
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this condition in which the heart's aortic valve doesn't close tightly.
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Chest pain
Pain in the chest has many possible causes — and some are serious. Here's why it's so important to see a healthcare professional about chest pain.
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Ear infection (middle ear)
These usually get better on their own, but sometimes medicine is needed. Find out more about diagnosis and treatment of this common ear condition.
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Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
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Mesenteric lymphadenitis
This condition involves swollen lymph nodes in the membrane that connects the bowel to the abdominal wall. It usually affects children and teens.
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Conjoined twins
If an early embryo only partially separates and two babies develop, they remain physically connected — most often at the chest, abdomen or pelvis.
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Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)
Learn about what your spleen does and what can happen if it becomes enlarged.
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Noonan syndrome
This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.
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Prader-Willi syndrome
This rare genetic condition leads to physical, mental and behavioral problems, including being hungry all the time.
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Inherited metabolic disorders
Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy. They also affect how energy is used, such as for cell repair.