October 18, 2025
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What is the pericardium?
Your pericardium is a protective, fluid-filled sac that surrounds your…
pericarditis
Pericarditis is swelling and irritation of the thin, saclike tissue…
coron/o-
"Coron/o" is a medical combining form that refers to the…
digitalis
Digitalis drugs are a class of cardiac glycosides derived from…
Good Cholesterol HDL
Good Cholesterol (HDL)  High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as…
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of four congenital…
Patent ductus arteriosus
PDA Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent opening between…
Endocarditis
Endocarditis is a medical term that refers to an inflammation…
CRP
CRP stands for C-reactive protein. It is a protein produced…
scler/o
"Scler-" is a medical prefix derived from the Greek word…