The lotus flower appeared in legends originating from ancient Egypt. It played an important part in ancient Egyptian religion. The pure white lotus flower, the only plant to fruit and flower simultaneously, emerges from the depths of the muddy swamp.
Hepatitis A, B or C. Viral hepatitis comes in three different strands (A, B and C) which each have their own symptoms, causes and impacts on the liver. In extreme cases of hepatitis B and C, liver failure may result. These three forms of hepatitis are the most common forms of liver disease in the United States.
Anything that weakens the heart's ability to fill with blood or pump blood can lead to heart failure. The three most common causes are diseased arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease, or CAD), high blood pressure, and dilated cardiomyopathy (diseased or enlarged heart muscle). Nearly any form of heart disease can lead to heart failure. Other causes include the following: