...access the heart while the patient is under general anesthesia. The surgeon can then use a heart-lung bypass machine, which circulates the blood throughout the body while the heart’s function...
...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...
...a dangerous irregular heartbeat. If you have a heart problem or an electrolyte imbalance, such as low potassium levels, you may have a higher risk of irregular heartbeat if you...
...specialists are able to recommend supportive measures, e.g. structured programs and/or medications to help people quit. Heart problems: Heart disorders, such as coronary artery disease and irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation),...
...have symptoms, but others experience heart palpitations, chest pain, and fatigue. MVP is a condition where the valve between the left heart chambers doesn’t close properly. This can sometimes cause...
...in cardiac output could increase blood flow to the heart specifically to the heart muscle. The heart supplies oxygenated blood to all the muscles in the body including its own...
...Expected Results A heart valve surgery follow-up is scheduled: Following the heart valve surgery – A heart valve surgery, even if it’s minimally invasive, has risks and complications. The surgeon...
...faster with fewer complications. TAVR is widely used to treat aortic stenosis in patients who are at high risk for open-heart surgery, such as those with weakened heart muscles, weakened...
...the overall health of their heart. How is the Procedure Performed? Atrial septal defect repair can be performed using either open-heart surgical procedure or percutaneous transcatheter closure technique. The open-heart...
...the heart. It protects the heart and the roots of the vessels that bring blood to the aorta, superior vena cava, pulmonary arteries, and veins, among others. The pericardial sac...
