Search Results for heart-failure

Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment Options and Outcomes

...mitral regurgitation leading to heart failure atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) that can lead to blood clot formation, increasing the risk of stroke possible heart failure, with signs, like fatigue, shortness...

Strattera and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More

...can cause 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...

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August 8, 2024
Health & Wellness, Health, Mental Health

What is Cardiac Pacemaker Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...skin. It sits close to the heart since it helps regulate the electrical activity and thus the heartbeat. The pacemaker’s main task is to synchronise the heartbeat in case it...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What Is Ischemic Stroke?

Ischemic stroke, السكتة الدماغية الإقفاريةIschemic stroke, , AVC ischémique

...problems: Heart disorders, such as coronary artery disease and irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), increase the risk of stroke. People with such a heart problem should seek medical attention. Treatment for...

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December 5, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Heart Valve Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...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...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Insertion of Epicardial Electrodes via Open Incision (e.g., Thoracotomy, Median Sternotomy, and Subxiphoid Approach): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...management of tachycardia, a condition where the heart beats faster than the normal rate. The installation of epicardial pacing wires restores the heart’s ability to beat at a normal rate....

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Reflux/Heartburn Diet Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...not be ignored. For instance, heartburn may mimic pain caused by heart disease. Do not ignore if the heartburn pain comes with sweating, nausea and light-headedness. Severe heartburn may also...

Heart Health

...* Heart Diseases * Heart Anatomy * Heart-Healthy Diet * Exercise for Heart Health * Prevention of Heart Diseases * Heart Conditions * Managing Heart Diseases * Early Warning Signs...

October 6, 2024

What is Sepsis?

...number of serious complications,⁤ including: – Organ failure (e.g., kidney failure, liver failure) – Shock – Death ### How Can Sepsis Be Prevented? There are several ways to reduce the...

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December 22, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Pericardiocentesis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...or angiography Breast or lung cancer that has spread to the pericardial sac Inflammation of the pericardium (pericarditis) Kidney failure Certain types of infections that affect the heart Heart attack...