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transplant cardiology. This focuses on care for people who have heart failure. They may need a ... heart and blood vessels. These include heart attack and heart failure. The Cardiologist A ... cardiology;heart disease;heart attack;heart failure;238

Cardiac Asthma ... that open the airways. The treatments for cardiac asthma depend on the cause (such as heart failure ... Cardiac asthma can the same symptoms as true asthma. But the symptoms are caused by heart ... asthma;cardiac asthma;heart failure;heart disease;DM164

cardiac conditions require clinical care by a physician or other heart care professional. Listed in the ... (Myocardial Infarction) Heart Failure Heart Valve Diseases High Blood Pressure / Hypertension ... sarcoma, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defect, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease ... aneurysm, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, pacemaker, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, cardiac

Understanding Clinical Guidelines for Heart Failure ... in your treatment. Clinical Guidelines for Heart Failure To get the best care for heart ... with chronic heart failure. Since 1980, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American ... heart failure;heart failure and clinical guidelines;heart failure and end-stage heart disease ... ;management of chronic heart failure;stages of heart failure;DM22

surgery, angioplasty or have heart failure, cardiac rehab can give you the tools you need to take ... to you living a long, heart healthy future. The Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac ... angina;angioplasty;attacks;benefits;bypass surgery;emotional support;exercises;food;heart health

Cardiac Transplant ... healthcare provider makes the decision that this is the best treatment choice for your heart failure. A ... failing and other treatments are not effective. End-stage heart failure is the final stage of heart ... organ donor;heart transplant waiting list;cardiac transplant;diseased heart;P07974;surgery

Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves The Cardiologist The Clinical Cardiac ... Congenital Heart Defects Heart Failure Coronary Heart Disease Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction ... , congenital heart defects, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, heart attack, myocardial ... disease information, cardiovascular system disease, cardiovascular disease picture, heart disease

Understanding Cardiac Tamponade ... some of the health problems that can lead to cardiac tamponade. For example, take care of your heart by ... Cardiac tamponade happens when extra fluid builds up in the space around the heart. This ... fluid buildup;pericardium;600;medical emergency;fibrous sac;space around the heart

*Heart Failure Assessment ... Heart Failure Assessment ... tests. Learn more about the tests that may be done and the possible treatments. Heart Failure ... : Assessing Your Heart You have a condition called heart failure. To assess your condition, your ... 86179;cv1148a;CHF;Heart Failure Evaluating Your Heart;cardiac disease;cardiac;disease;diseases ... ;heart failure;Heart Diseases;Congestive Heart Failure;bnp;elevated bnp;B-type natriuretic peptide

Cardiac Rehab Program ... cardiac rehab if you have certain heart conditions or if you have had certain heart procedures. These ... doesn’t get enough blood. Heart failure. This means your heart can't pump blood as well as it should ... cardiac rehabilitation;cardiac rehabilitation program;cardiac exercise rehabilitation;heart ... rehabilitation;cardiac inpatient rehabilitation;cardiac center rehab;cardiac exercise rehab;attack heart rehab;P00202

Heart failure is when the heart can't pump enough blood to the body. In children, it is often ... caused by a congenital heart defect. Heart Failure in Children What is heart failure in

Heart disease changes many aspects of life, and heart patients often wonder if sex is still safe ... heart disease. Heart Health and Sex Readjusting to day-to-day life can be a challenge after you’ve ... erectile dysfunction;estrogen;heart;heart attack;heart disease;heart failure;relationships;sex;therapy;WN06702_eng

*Heart Failure Procedures ... Certain procedures may help in some cases of heart failure. They are done to treat health ... problems that are affecting your heart. Here are some examples. Heart Failure: Procedures That ... 86173;cv1145a;heart failure;CHF;Heart Failure Procedures That May Help;congestive heart failure

Heart Failure, Understanding ... Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's ... needs. Heart Failure What is heart failure? The heart is a muscle that pumps oxygen-rich ... congestive heart failure;congestive heart failure symptom;cause of congestive heart failure ... ;congestive heart failure diagnosis;congestive heart failure treatment;heart transplantation;digitalis;ACE

pumps out when it beats. It helps your healthcare provider diagnose and keep track of heart failure ... under or equal to 40% means the muscle is weakened and you may have heart failure. This is called heart ... ejection fraction;EF;echocardiogram;heart failure;dm14

heart failure. Here's what you need to know. Heart Failure and Physical Activity If you have ... heart failure, you may wonder if physical activity is good for you. You may worry that putting more ... heart failure;HF;heart failure and physical activity;heart failure and aerobic activity;dm58

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a type of treatment to help correct serious heart ... build up in your lungs and your legs. This is called heart failure. In some people, this condition can ... 66;Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

*Cardiac Amyloidosis ... amyloid builds up in the heart, the disease is called cardiac amyloidosis. It can lead to heart failure ... to heart failure. So your healthcare provider may give you a diuretic. This medicine can help reduce ... multiple myeloma;psoriatic arthritis;Cardiac Amyloidosis;rheumatoid arthritis;irritable bowel disease;61163

*Heart Failure Care ... your condition and what your treatment involves. Heart Failure: Getting the Care You Need If ... can have many benefits. The more you and your healthcare provider know about your heart failure, the better treatment and care you'll get. ... heart failure;heart failure questions;heart failure and treatment;heart failure instructions;dm129

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a treatment that may help a person whose heart ... ) Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a treatment that may help you when your heart isn’t pumping as ... cardiac resynchronization therapy;CRT;pacemaker;defibrillator;heart failure;heart failure symptoms;biventricular ICD;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;90148