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My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.
from topic: Heart
How much do you know aobut your heart?
Your heart is a big powerhouse in a small package. It works hard day in and day out to pump blood to your body. Every cell in your body needs the oxygen and nutrients carried by your blood in order to live. One way to protect your heart — and the rest of your body — is to understand how your heart works. See how much you really know about the normal functioning and anatomy of your heart.
Do you know what a heart arrhythmia is?
Watch an illustrated guide on heart rhythm disorders.
Learn about common types of congenital heart defects in this slide show:
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart that develop prior to birth when the heart is forming. They can affect the chambers, valves, or blood vessels of the heart. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects that can occur in isolation or in combination with other ones. Some require little or no intervention, while some may require immediate surgery. Learn about them in this slide show.
As you get older, a heart attack may wear more and more heavily on your mind. Find out if you understand the risks associated with a heart attack correctly.