What is Gout?
...common symptoms of a gout attack can include:[^2][^7] An increased heart rate Nausea Fever Chills If you are worried that you may have gout, contact your doctor’s Find My doctor...
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What is Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...chest Rheumatic fever Endocarditis A previous heart attack Cardiomyopathy, or abnormality in the heart muscle Congenital heart defects, or heart valves that are already damaged at birth Prolonged use of...
Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
...is not treated? Without treatment, MVP can lead to serious complications. These can include arrhythmias, heart attack, and heart valve infection (endocarditis). What should I avoid if I have mitral...
What is Coronary Angiography: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...conditions or symptoms related to them: Angina or chest pain Pain in the jaw, arm, neck, and chest Congenital heart disease Heart failure Aortic stenosis Recent heart attack Chest injury...
Strattera and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More
...certain antibiotics • azithromycin (Z-Pak, others) • clarithromycin • erythromycin (Ery-Tab, others) can increase the risk of long QT syndrome (an abnormal heart rhythm) drugs for irregular heartbeat • amiodarone...
What is a Coronary Angiogram: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Undergo and Expected Results A coronary angiogram is recommended for those diagnosed with the following heart conditions: Congenital heart disease Cardiovascular disease Coronary heart disease Heart valve problems Heart failure...
What is Ventricular Septal Defect Closure: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to close the defect and repair the heart’s functioning. Overview VSD is a congenital heart defect that affects up to one in every 1000 live births. It occurs when...
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...Heart Defect * Cardiovascular Disease * Minimally Invasive Procedure * Pediatric Cardiology * Heart Surgery * Blood Flow * Oxygenation * Heart Murmur * Heart Failure * Children’s Heart Health...
What Is Atherosclerosis?
...result. These include: Heart disease A buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-enriched blood to the heart, can lead to a significant narrowing of these arteries. If...
What is Cardiology Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...pressure, heart rate, and weight. * **EKG (Electrocardiogram):** Measuring the electrical activity of the heart. * **Echocardiogram:** Imaging the heart structure and function using ultrasound. * **Stress Test:** Assessing heart...