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put pressure on the heart. This makes it hard for the heart to pump normally. This is called cardiac ... Pericardial effusion is the buildup of extra fluid in the sac around the heart. If too much ... Pericardial Effusion;pericardium;heart failure;subacute pericardial effusion;cardiac tamponade;cardiology

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

Cardiac Transplant ... A heart transplant is surgery done to remove the diseased heart from a person and replace it ... with a healthy one from an organ donor. Heart Transplant What is a heart transplant? A ... organ donor;heart transplant waiting list;cardiac transplant;diseased heart;P07974;surgery

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

batteries. The event monitor lets you record your heart rate and rhythm when you feel symptoms. Some ... event monitors can find and record irregular heart rhythms in real time, with or without symptoms ... Cardiology;cardiac testing;cardiac diagnostics;electrocardiogram;heart monitor;event monitor;ecg ... ;cardiac monitor;event monitoring;83076;Electrocardiography;Electrocardiographic;Holter

*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

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

Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves The Cardiologist The Clinical Cardiac ... Index - Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Home Basic Anatomy of the Heart ... disease information, cardiovascular system disease, cardiovascular disease picture, heart disease ... , coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, heart anatomy, heart disease

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 Valves Cardiac Diagnostic Tests Vital Signs Cardiac Procedures Cardiac ... Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and rheumatic ... disease information, cardiovascular system disease, cardiovascular disease picture, heart disease ... , coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, heart anatomy, heart disease

Understanding Cardiac Catheterization for Children ... ? Cardiac catheterization is a procedure to diagnose and treat certain heart problems. To do this, the ... provider then guides the catheter into the heart to find and treat any problems. In children, cardiac ... cardiac catheterization;p01772

infection Careful checking of the heart with echocardiogram (ultrasound) tests Expanding ... In some cases, pericardial effusion can cause cardiac tamponade. Pressure on the heart causes not ... Pericardial Effusion;pericardium;bacterial infection;Pericardiocentesis;heart surgery;cardiology;cardiologist;90471

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 Attack Dc ... . Follow these guidelines for home care and lifestyle changes. Discharge Instructions for Heart ... . The goal of cardiac rehab is to help ease your symptoms and make your heart as healthy as ... discharge instructions for heart attack;heart attack home care;heart attack rehabilitation ... ;cardiopulmonary;heart attack medications;86350;cardiovascular;heart attack recovery;mi;myocardial infarction;infarct

*Transradial Cardiac Cath ... Transradial Cardiac Cath ... Transradial cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to treat and diagnose certain heart ... used to treat and diagnose certain heart conditions. It's also called a transradial cardiac cath or ... transradial cardiac cath;135, 394;angiography

Catheter ablation can fix a cardiac arrhythmia when medicines used to treat it don’t work. The ... ablation stops abnormal electrical signals in your heart. This lets your normal heart rhythm take over

*Cardiac Rehab Getting Started ... with Cardiac Rehab: Exercise Being more active is a key part of heart attack prevention. It helps your ... Being more active is a key part of heart attack prevention. It helps your heart muscle and ... cardiac rehab;heart exercise;heart attack rehabilitation;heart attack prevention;getting started with cardiac rehab;90016;heart rehab

*Heart Valve Problems Dx ... for leaky valves, and looks for problems in the heart’s arteries. A cardiac MRI can also be done to evaluate the heart tissue, including valves. ... A problem with a heart valve will usually cause the heart to make a noise. Your provider can ... Cardiology;heart valve;diagnosing heart valve problems;cardiovascular diagnosis;heart murmur ... ;echocardiagram;echo;tee;transesophageal;chest x-ray;cardiac catheterization;cardiac diagnosis;cv1102a;83098;cad1061

Detailed information on diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children Diagnosing and ... Evaluating Heart Disease in Children Diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children can be complex ... heart disease diagnosis, heart disease children diagnosis, Physical Examination, Blood Tests, Chest ... Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization

*Heart Valve Meds ... . Medicines for Heart Valve Problems If you are having symptoms from your heart valve problem ... shortness of breath. Digitalis helps the heart pump with more strength. This allows the heart ... Cardiology;heart valve;heart valve Treatments;Circulatory;Cardiac;diuretics;digitalis;ace ... heart problems;medicine for heart problem;cardiac medicines;cardiac medications;cardiac pills;cardiac drugs