Rheumatic fever is a systemic condition that can affect the heart, joints, skin, and nervous system. It usually develops after an untreated or poorly treated

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the thin sac surrounding the heart, called the pericardium. It can be acute and short-lived, last several weeks, or even

High blood pressure (hypertension) is already dangerous when uncontrolled, but when it rises to extremely high levels, it can cause sudden and life-threatening complications. This

Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in Uganda. It means that the force of blood against

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common heart rhythm problems. It occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) lose their

Pulmonary oedema is a condition where fluid builds up in the lungs, usually due to heart failure. This leads to difficulty in breathing and is

Heart failure is a clinical syndrome where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, even when venous return is adequate. If

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves and the lining of the heart chambers caused mostly by bacteria, and rarely by fungi. If

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins, usually in the legs or pelvis. Sometimes, the clot