...in the heart Blood oxygen levels should also be monitored Various blood tests can show underlying causes for heart failure or reveal effects of complications Chest X-ray, which can be...
...intensity Unexplained pain in the neck, arm, or jaw Chest injury Burning sensation in the chest and upper abdomen Shortness of breath Irregular heart rate Abnormal heart stress test results...
...area for thoracentesis is determined. Percussion and auscultation of the chest, along with an imaging study, can help in selecting the best point of entry for the bore needle. The...
...Chest pain & pressure Irregular heartbeat Difficulty Breathing Dizziness Excessive Sweating Nausea and heartburn If you do experience a heart attack, you may need surgery to repair your coronary arteries...
...of the Procedure The tube pericardiostomy is usually performed under general anesthesia. A small incision is made in the chest cavity and the tube is inserted into the pericardial sac....
...The symptoms of chronic bronchitis can on occasion become exacerbated. If this occurs, symptoms will include: Severe coughing and chest pain Blue or grey skin discolouration, typically under the nails...
...discomfort such as chest pain (chest pain is actually common among those who have undergone surgery, but oftentimes, this occurs because the scar is healing) Difficulty in breathing Response to...
...the chest is closed using sternal wires. Possible Risks and Complications Cardiopulmonary bypass in itself has several associated risks. These include bleeding requiring reoperation, renal failure, myocardial infarction, and air...
...an open or traditional procedure, the surgeon can use any of the following incision techniques: trashiatal (incision in the belly and neck), transthoracic (incision in the chest and belly), and...
...help you decide whether your discomfort is gastrointestinal or caused by something else. Chest Pain Chest pain doesn’t always mean you have a heart attack. It can be caused...