Definition & Overview An electrophysiology study is an invasive cardiac diagnostic test that records and evaluates the electrical activity of the heart. It is primarily used to diagnose and manage...
Definition and Overview Heart telemetry and recording is a procedure used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart. It is performed with the use of a special device that...
Definition & Overview A pacemaker is a small electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin, just beneath the collarbone, to help manage abnormal or irregular heartbeat or arrhythmias....
Definition & Overview The insertion of a new or replacement pacemaker is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthesia. It can be performed using the transvenous technique where the...
Definition and Overview A nuclear stress test is a diagnostic exam used to assess a person’s risk of heart disease by checking how well blood flows into the heart, both...
Definition and Overview An open-heart surgery refers to all types of surgical procedures where the heart is exposed. The surgery may involve any part of the heart, from the arteries,...
Definition and overview A percutaneous transcatheter IV stent treatment is a procedure used to replace a damaged or diseased pulmonary valve with an artificial valve (such as the Melody valve)....
Definition & Overview Pulmonary artery embolectomy is a medical procedure that removes an embolus from the inside of the pulmonary artery. An embolus (plural, emboli) refers to any particle inside...
What is Septostomy: Overview, Benefits and Expected Results Septostomy is a surgical procedure used by healthcare professionals to reduce pressure in the cranial cavity (skull) and treat a variety of...
What is Unilateral Ablation Therapy for the Reduction or Eradication of One or More Pulmonary Tumours: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Unilateral ablation therapy is a form of treatment for...
