Percutaneous coronary intervention
...caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries) or unstable angina (chest pain that is new or worsening). It can also be performed in patients with a heart attack to open...
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Velsipity: Side Effects and How to Manage Them
...if any of the following factors apply to you: current or past heart problems, such as slow or irregular heartbeat, heart failure, unstable angina episode, or heart attack have had...
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
...necessarily an illness, but this can make some parts of their life difficult. People with a borderline personalities tend to have unstable moods and difficulty controlling their thoughts and emotions....
What is Cardiac Catheterization: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
...TD Jr, Fihn SD, Gibbons RJ, Abrams J, Chatterjee K, Daley J et al. 2007 chronic angina focused update of the ACC/AHA 2002 Guidelines for the management of patients with...
What is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...J, Hockenhull J, Rao N, Dundar Y, Dickson RC, Bagust A. Drug-eluting stents versus bare metal stents for angina or acute coronary syndromes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010;(5):CD004587. PMID: 20464732....
What is Sympathectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...- Intractable Angina ## Overview of Sympathectomy Sympathectomies are minimally invasive surgical procedures. The surgeon typically uses an endoscopic technique, which means they use a small camera and tiny instruments...
What Is a Cardiologist?
...point to many different conditions, including heart disease or unstable blood pressure. Fainting Spells Fainting can be described as a sudden loss of consciousness. It is caused by low blood flow...
What is Reconstruction of Shoulder Joint: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Overview Shoulder joint reconstruction is a surgical procedure performed on patients whose shoulders have become unstable. Aside from restoring the function of the shoulder, the procedure also aims to help...
What is Stent Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...benefits, and the expected results. What is a Stent Consultation? A stent consultation is a medical procedure primarily used to diagnose and treat heart-related conditions, such as angina, coronary artery...
What is Treadmill Stress Test: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...medications being taken for existing heart conditions, such as medications for ischemia and angina, are working properly Check whether previous treatments for existing heart conditions are effective, e.g. whether a...