What’s Scimitar Syndrome?

Scimitar syndrome is a congenital heart defect where one or more pulmonary veins from the right lung drain into the wrong side of the heart, causing the heart to work harder. It can vary in severity and is usually diagnosed through medical imaging. It may have hereditary factors. Scimitar syndrome is a congenital heart defect […]

What’s a scimitar sword?

The scimitar is a curved sword originating from Southwest Asia and the Middle East, with varieties including the Arabian saif, Persian shamshir, Turkish kilij, Indian tulwar, Moroccan nimcha, and Afghan pulwar. It dates back to 1600 BC in Egypt and has been adapted by various cultures. The scimitar is often used in fantasy worlds and […]

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