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Infectious Heart Disease

Heart disease (or cardiovascular disease) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. It includes a number of conditions affecting the structures or function of the heart including diseases of your blood vessels, heart infections and heart defects.

Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or treated with healthy lifestyle choices.

Conditions We Treat

  • Endocarditis

    Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of your heart often caused by a fungus or bacteria. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of endocarditis from Baptist Health.

  • Long-Term COVID-19

    After COVID symptoms can occur in people who had a mild or severe case of COVID-19. These post COVID symptoms can include fatigue, brain fog, chest pain & more.

  • Kawasaki Disease

    Kawasaki disease is the most common acquired heart disease in children across the world. Learn more about the disease and how it can be treated with Baptist Health.

  • Pericarditis

    Pericarditis is identified as inflammation around the heart. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options available with Baptist Health.

  • Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Learn what rheumatic heart disease is and its causes, symptoms, and treatment. Baptist Health provides information about rheumatic heart disease risk factors, as well as detailed diagnosis of the condition.