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Understanding Cardiac Tamponade ... fluid puts pressure on the heart and prevents it from pumping well. Cardiac Tamponade What is ... some of the health problems that can lead to cardiac tamponade. For example, take care of your heart by ... fluid buildup;pericardium;600;medical emergency;fibrous sac;space around the heart

answers, education, support, and care to patients. Differing credentials Some advocates have medical ... Patient advocates fulfill many roles. They can can provide answers, education, support, and

The Link Between Stress and Heart Disease ... burden off you and provides comfort. A strong support system helps you take better care of ... cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure. These are common risk factors for heart ... stress;heart disease;reduce work-related stress;stress treatment;support system;anxiety;chronic depression;heart disease risk;2171

cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation (VF), according to the AHA. A heart in VF quivers and can't ... pump blood. A person in cardiac arrest needs CPR and a shock to the heart (defibrillation). An AED and ... CPR; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; sudden cardiac death; heart attack; hands-only CPR;

your risk and fear of another heart attack. They can also make life healthier and more fun. Support ... can find a way to support a healthier lifestyle for you and your heart. ... after heart attack;heart attack;heart attack prevention;heart attack recovery;heart attack rehab programs;healthy heart attack choices;2113

Cardiac Transplant ... A heart transplant is surgery done to remove the diseased heart from a person and replace it ... heart transplant is surgery to remove the diseased heart from a person and replace it with a healthy ... organ donor;heart transplant waiting list;cardiac transplant;diseased heart;P07974;surgery

, it’s manageable when you have the right information and support. Diabetes educators are trained to ... , heart disease, nerve disease, kidney disease, and amputation. Here’s a chart that can help you ... a1c;activity;amputation;blood glucose;eye;heart;kidneys;long term goals;medications;monitor;nerves;neuropathy;percent;plan;sugars;test;WN01601_eng

Detailed information on diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children Diagnosing and ... Evaluating Heart Disease in Children Diagnosing and evaluating heart disease in children can be complex ... heart disease diagnosis, heart disease children diagnosis, Physical Examination, Blood Tests, Chest ... Scan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cardiac Catheterization

Heart Cancer ... Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart. Cardiac Sarcoma ... areas. And they can spread to other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Cardiac sarcoma ... cardiac sarcoma;heart tumor;heart cancer;cardiac sarcoma symptom;angiosarcoma;cardiac angiosarcomas ... ;cardiac sarcoma diagnosis;cardiac sarcoma treatment;autotransplantation;P00240

need the following care: As children grow, they may need more surgeries and cardiac ... upper chambers of the heart (atrial septum). This causes oxygen-poor and oxygen-rich blood to be mixed

Cardiac Asthma ... Cardiac asthma can the same symptoms as true asthma. But the symptoms are caused by heart ... asthma and cardiac asthma are very different. Bronchial asthma is treated with oral or inhaled medicines ... asthma;cardiac asthma;heart failure;heart disease;DM164

*Heart Transplant Ch ... Cardiac catheterization Heart biopsy Continued education for you and your child Medicine ... child will have tests to confirm the heart is a match. Once the test results are available and your

Prostate Cancer Support: Tips for the Family ... experience can help you and your loved one feel better. There may be a support group available ... dedicated to caregivers and family. Support groups are available in person or online. Search for new ... prostate cancer;prostate cancer information;prostate cancer coping;prostate cancer education ... ;prostate cancer support;prostate cancer support group;P01250

Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves The Cardiologist The Clinical Cardiac ... Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Conditions and Diseases ... disease information, cardiovascular system disease, cardiovascular disease picture, heart disease ... , coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, heart anatomy, heart disease

picture of the heart and heart valves. An echo shows the truncus arteriosus. Cardiac ... ) between the two lower chambers of the heart (right and left ventricles). In truncus arteriosus ... truncus arteriosus;ventricular septal defect;congenital heart defect;p01826

Rehab Team: Patient and Family ... family's role in the rehab process Being told about community resources, support groups, and ... continuation of care after discharge Having hope and assurance for the patient's future potential

Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and rheumatic ... heart disease. Topic Index Basic Anatomy of the Heart Anatomy and Function of the ... disease information, cardiovascular system disease, cardiovascular disease picture, heart disease ... , coronary heart disease, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, heart anatomy, heart disease

get constant care and are closely watched. Some hospitals may have more than one type of ICU ... specialized treatments and care from a team of experts. The intensive care unit (ICU) The intensive ... 83278;what is intensive care;intensive care;icu

. Your heart has 4 chambers. The 2 upper ones are called the right and left atria. The lower ... and high blood pressure, can also damage and weaken the heart. An LVAD can help you feel better and ... ;mechanical circulatory support device;mechanical circulatory assist device;heart surgery ... 90872;ventricular assist device;VAD;ventricle;heart failure;percutaneous ventricular assist device

*Transradial Cardiac Cath ... Transradial Cardiac Cath ... Transradial cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to treat and diagnose certain heart ... used to treat and diagnose certain heart conditions. It's also called a transradial cardiac cath or ... transradial cardiac cath;135, 394;angiography