...original infection. Good to know: People affected by late Lyme disease may develop other subtypes of late Lyme disease, such as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS) or chronic Lyme disease....
...to be a link between diseases of the vascular system, the network that transports blood around the body, and Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular diseases include coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular...
...a large cut (about 25cm long) in the chest to gain access to the heart. The heart is then stopped with its function turned over to a heart-lung bypass machine....
...the person’s risk of dying from heart disease and atherosclerosis. Who should undergo and expected results Angioplasty is recommended for people who are diagnosed with atherosclerosis or coronary heart disease...
...which could lead to a variety of heart conditions such as heart failure, angina or chest pain, arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, and heart murmur. Valvuloplasty or stiff heart valve repair...
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...membrane lining the heart chambers while the latter is the heart muscles responsible for pumping blood. Patients whose heart has been irreversibly damaged undergo heart transplantation where their diseased heart...
...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...
...that impede the normal pathway of electrical impulses in the heart. **Q: What Causes Arrhythmias?** **A:** Arrhythmias can result from various factors, including: * Heart disease * Thyroid disorders *...
...Arrhythmia, also known as an irregular heartbeat, is a disorder that affects the electrical rhythm of the heart. It can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or...