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Heart Procedures ... . Cardiac Procedures These procedures are used to evaluate and treat heart and blood vessel ... care provider for more specific information. Procedures for abnormal heart rhythms Catheter ... cardiac procedures;heart procedures;cardiovascular procedures;abnormal heart rhythms;catheter ... ;atherectomy;laser angioplasty;coronary artery stent;coronary artery bypass;heart transplant;valvuloplasty;valve repair;valve replacement;p00238

*Heart Murmurs ... Understanding Heart Murmurs ... . Continuous murmur. This happens throughout the cardiac cycle. What causes a heart murmur? An ... . Cardiac catheterization. This test looks inside the heart. It helps measure the pressure in the ... heart murmur;murmur systolic;diastolic murmur;continuous murmur;murmur;heart murmur symptom;p00228

Understanding Cardiac Tamponade ... some of the health problems that can lead to cardiac tamponade. For example, take care of your heart by ... Cardiac tamponade happens when extra fluid builds up in the space around the heart. This ... fluid buildup;pericardium;600;medical emergency;fibrous sac;space around the heart

your heart. Even so, it's important to talk with your health care provider if you feel like your ... and avoided. If you feel like your heart skips beats or jumps, talk with your health care provider ... cardiac eletrophysiology; heartbeat; extra heartbeats; caffeine; anxiety

procedure called cardiac ablation, which can help your heart stay in normal rhythm. Sometimes ... Atrial flutter is when the upper chambers of the heart beat too fast. Learn how it happens, and ... arrhythmias; abnormal heart rhythm; tachycardia; bradycardia; ventricular tachycardia; fibrillation; conduction block; cardiology; cardiovascular;

Heart disease changes many aspects of life, and heart patients often wonder if sex is still safe ... heart disease. Heart Health and Sex Readjusting to day-to-day life can be a challenge after you’ve ... erectile dysfunction;estrogen;heart;heart attack;heart disease;heart failure;relationships;sex;therapy;WN06702_eng

stress on your heart. These programs may be covered by insurance. Other tips for home care: Limit ... Cardiomyopathy means that your heart is not functioning normally. It can make it more ... discharge instructions for cardiomyopathy;heart failure;congestive heart failure;chf;cardiovascular;cardiology;86299

who have a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. Once the ... disrupted or abnormal, the heart may not be able to pump the right way. That can result in cardiac ... Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest;135, 393;lower body temperature

little blood can be pumped out of the heart to the rest of the body. This might result in cardiac ... to push the defibrillate button if cardiac arrest is from an abnormal heart rhythm that could respond ... heart attack;heart attack high-tech help;automated external defibrillator;AEDs;sudden cardiac arrest;sudden cardiac death;sudden death;cardiac arrest

cardiology is emerging, as the number of adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) is now greater than ... type of cardiac care. The type of care required is based on the type of CHD a person has. Those ... congenital heart disease, congenital heart disease cause, congenital heart disease types, congenital heart disease treatment

*Heart Valve Surg Post Op Ch ... Here's what you need to know following heart valve surgery for your child. After Heart Valve ... Surgery (Child) A healthcare provider did surgery to fix or replace 1 or more of your child’s heart ... replacement;valvular disease;cardiology;heart valve surgery home recovery;pediatric ... 86352;discharge instructions for pediatric heart valve surgery;heart valve repair;heart valve

*Cardiac Index ... Cardiac index ... commonly used than CK-MB because it more specifically shows heart damage. The cardiac troponin ... can help your healthcare provider find out whether you're having a heart attack. Creatine ... creatine kinase;creatine kinase MB;blood test;heart attack

*Heart Attack Dc ... get instructions on how to care for yourself at home. Be sure you have all the information you need ... ? How can I get help managing payment for my medical care? Joining a cardiac rehab program ... heart attack recovery;cardiac rehabilitation;home recovery after heart attack;90122

Defibrillator When someone’s heart stops working, it's known as sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden ... detects heart activity. It can give an electric shock to someone if needed. Automated External ... cardiac arrest;heart attack;AED;electric shock;heart rhythm;arrhythmia

Cardiac Asthma ... Cardiac asthma can the same symptoms as true asthma. But the symptoms are caused by heart ... that open the airways. The treatments for cardiac asthma depend on the cause (such as heart failure ... asthma;cardiac asthma;heart failure;heart disease;DM164

*Heart Attack Questions ... Here are some important questions to ask your healthcare providers after your heart attack ... . Heart Attack: Questions for Your Healthcare Team You're likely to have questions that you want ... acute myocardial infarction;heart attack;heart attack treatment;heart disease;mi;heart health questions;90116

. When this happens, your heart may not beat well enough to pump blood to all parts of your body. This ... healthcare provider if you begin having symptoms of heart rhythm problems again. Let all of your ... pacemaker; heart device; heart surgery; sa node; av node; heart rhythm; arrhythmia; bradycardia ... ; tachycardia; implantable pacemaker; cardiovascular; cardiology

with the heart that may show up when the heart beats faster. Cardiac MRI . This test uses a strong ... Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a problem with the heart muscle. It may not cause symptoms

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*Cardiac Catheterization Ch ... down and keep the insertion site still. Your child is cared for and checked on until they can leave the ... , swelling, redness, bleeding, or drainage at the catheter insertion site Heart rhythm problem ... 89159;Your child's cardiac catheterization for coarctation of the aorta;pediatric cardiac catheterization for coarctation of the aorta