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What is Atrial Septal Defect Repair: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...**Low ‌risk of complications:** ⁤While possible, complications following⁤ ASD repair are rare ‌and can include ⁣bleeding, infection, and arrhythmias. Overall, ASD repair is a ‌highly⁣ effective and ⁤beneficial surgical procedure...

What is Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...to create scar tissue that can block abnormal electrical signals that cause arrhythmia. As for the expected results, the patient’s quality of life should significantly improve. Their risk of developing...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Fabry Disease?

...* Corneal clouding (whorls or opacities) * Heart disease (cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias) * Kidney disease *⁣ Stroke **Q: Diagnosis of Fabry Disease** **A:** Fabry disease is diagnosed through a combination of...

exdoctor
December 17, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Repair of Cardiac Wound with or without Bypass: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...of complications. These include: Stroke or heart attack Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Kidney or lung failure Chest pain Pneumonia Breathing difficulty Blood loss, which may create the need for a blood...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Radiofrequency Ablation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...current that heats cancer cells to high temperatures. This causes them to die. Cancers that can be treated with RFA are lung, liver, kidney, bone, and prostate cancers. Arrhythmias –...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Repair of Pulmonary Artery Stenosis by Reconstruction with Patch or Graft: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...is because pregnant women with pulmonary artery stenosis have a high risk of developing atrial arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat) and heart failure. Despite the risk, balloon valvuloplasty can be performed on...

What is a Generalized Seizure?

...Collapsing due to irregular heart beats (cardiac arrhythmia) Collapsing due to other heart conditions Tourette syndrome tics and involuntary movements Children holding their breath for extended periods Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures,...

exdoctor
December 20, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Nuclear Stress Test: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...person who has been diagnosed with a heart problem such as arrhythmia or coronary artery disease can expect the test results to be used as the basis for treatment and...

Cardiovascular health

...function, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. * **High blood pressure:** Elevated arterial pressure that strains the heart and arteries. * **Stroke:** Interruption of blood flow to...

July 7, 2024