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...where the radioactive material was injected and allergic reactions to the tracer. It is important to note that such risks rarely occur. References: The American Heart Association. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HeartAttack/DiagnosingaHeartAttack/Positron-Emission-Tomography-PET_UCM_446359_Article.jsp#.WiXqM7T1VE4 Positron emission...
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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...
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...arrhythmia is a heart disorder characterised by either too slow (bradycardia) or too fast (tachycardia) heartbeats. These are caused by the heart’s poor electrical conduction system. An electrode is useful...
![What Is Unstable Angina Pectoris? 4 Unstable Angina Pectoris](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-199-300x158.png)
...**Q: How is unstable angina treated?** **A:** UAP is typically treated with medication, such as: * Aspirin * Nitrates * Beta-blockers * Calcium channel blockers * Antiplatelet agents In some...
![What Is Heart Telemetry And Recording: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 5 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...reveal environmental or behavioral factors that provoke abnormal heart rhythms. **Conclusion** Heart telemetry and recording are valuable tools for diagnosing and managing heart rhythm disorders and other cardiac conditions. This...
![What Is Pericarditis (Inflammation Of The Heart Membrane)? 6 is Pericarditis](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-conditions-149-300x158.png)
...and may rub against the heart, causing chest pain that is sometimes mistaken for a heart attack.[1][2][3] Pericarditis is a relatively common heart condition. It is estimated to be the...
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...associated with other autoimmune conditions, including Addison’s disease, type 1 diabetes, pernicious anemia, celiac disease, and connective tissue disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, see the dedicated page on...
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...cardiotomy only requires a small incision into the heart wall. The practice of making small incisions to the heart has become a preferred technique because it avoids exposing the heart...
![What Is Valve Replacement: Overview, Benefits, And Expected Results 9 What is Acupuncture: Overview](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/adoctor-procidures-300x158.png)
...live longer, healthier lives. Studies have shown that heart valve replacement surgery successfully relieves symptoms of heart disease, decreases the risk of further heart damage, and can increase survival rates...
![What Is Fabry Disease? 10 What is Fabry Disease? d0af49cbd7d72e1647be673883a0ccfb.png](https://adoctor.org/wp-content/uploads/d0af49cbd7d72e1647be673883a0ccfb.png-300x150.webp)
...roughly 75 years.[9] Other names for Fabry disease Fabry’s disease Anderson-Fabry disease Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum alpha-galactosidase A deficiency Fabry disease FAQs If you are worried you may have Fabry disease,...