...that focuses on patients below 21 years old, including newborns. Cardiothoracic surgical procedures performed on these patients are often related to genetic defects that affect the heart. The heart is...
...Difficulty exercising Swelling of the thyroid gland (goiter) Heart Racing heart or palpitations, i.e. pronounced awareness of one’s heartbeat High blood pressure Shortness of breath Digestive system Weight loss or...
...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...
...Disease.” August 10, 2017. Accessed November 9, 2017. ↩ National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. “What Causes Sickle Cell Disease?” August 10, 2017. ↩ Patient. “Diagnosing Sickle Cell Disease.” November...
...heart * Severe spasm of a coronary artery * Heart valve disease * Diabetes * Obesity * High blood pressure * Smoking * Family history of heart disease **Treatment for...
...Heart attack, where the blood supply to the heart muscle becomes blocked, often by a blood clot Heart failure, where the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively Obstructive...
...recurrent, or consistent arrhythmia can be dangerous or life threatening. It may indicate heart failure, heart attack, cardiovascular disease, electrolyte imbalance, or injury in the heart, among other things. To...
...cartography to determine or rule out the possibility of certain heart and vascular diseases, including coronary artery disease. These include individuals: Over 30 years old, especially those with a stressful...
...disease. Treating the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux can also help to prevent long-term complications of the condition. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) FAQs u003cstrongu003eAre GERD and heartburn the same thing?u003c/strongu003e No,...
...from other body parts to improve blood flow. CABG, which is also referred to as heart bypass surgery, is for patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), a condition characterised by...
