...cause infection and arrhythmia. It can also increase patients’ risk of heart failure. However, with the right treatment, patients who suffer from pulmonary valve stenosis can live normal lives even...
...Shortness of breath (dyspnea) * Fatigue or weakness * Dizziness or lightheadedness * Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) * Peripheral artery disease symptoms, such as leg pain or cramping...
...diseases such as arrhythmia) implanted. The device requires regular monitoring to ensure that it is working properly and according to the unique needs of the wearer. This is done by...
...Cardiac Surgeon Do? Education and Training What Conditions Does a Cardiac Surgeon Treat? Aortic Aneurysm Irregular Heartbeat (Heart Arrhythmia) Additionally, a congenital heart surgeon is a cardiac surgeon who specializes...
...shank-rear-foot coupling in those with chronic ankle instability. J Sport Rehabil. 2009 Aug. 18(3):375-88. [Medline]. Palm WM, Saczynski JS, van der Grond J, et al. Ventricular dilation: association with gait...
...A condition wherein there is an inborn defect in the heart structure; one example is a hole in the chamber walls of the heart, a condition called ventricular septal defect...
...transplant. While waiting for a donor, devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs) will be used to strengthen the heart and temporarily support the patient’s life. Once a donor heart...
...and oesophageal cancer. Congenital heart surgeons, on the other hand, can surgically treat coarctations of the aorta, atrial and ventricular septal defects, hypoplastic syndrome, and transposition of the major arteries....
...to heart transplantation, or during the period where the patient and the medical team are waiting for the placement of a ventricular assist device. The procedure can help increase the...
...be left with disabilities. Table of Contents What Does a Cardiac Surgeon Do? Education and Training What Conditions Does a Cardiac Surgeon Treat? Aortic Aneurysm Irregular Heartbeat (Heart Arrhythmia) A...
