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Understanding Cardiac Tamponade ... fluid puts pressure on the heart and prevents it from pumping well. Cardiac Tamponade What is ... . This fluid puts pressure on the heart and prevents it from pumping well. This is a medical ... fluid buildup;pericardium;600;medical emergency;fibrous sac;space around the heart

factors may increase the chances of having the disease as well as having symptoms of it. Stress and ... heart function leads to sudden cardiac arrest. A person stops breathing and becomes unresponsive

Cardiac EP ... electrophysiology. This cardiac subspecialty focuses on testing and treating the heart for rhythm problems ... who need special heart-related care. Your provider may refer you to a cardiac EP if you have ... cardiology;heart rhythm;arrhythmia;cardiac EP;240

disease that can cause a dangerous rapid heart rate and irregular rhythm involving the bottom pumping ... chambers of the heart (ventricles). The heart has both muscular and electrical components. Electricity

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

the upper chambers (atria). As the heart chamber widens, it becomes weak and doesn't contract well ... and becomes thin. The heart can't pump blood as well. The condition also sometimes leads to

helps prevent heart disease and even some types of cancer. It may help to lower blood pressure. These ... under control Improves your blood cholesterol levels Prevents and manages high blood pressure ... exercise;exercise and heart disease;heart disease prevention;heart health;heart disease risk ... factors;exercise stress test;aerobic exercise;physical activity;p00217

set with your diabetes care team, go over your management plan with your diabetes care team and ... . This blood test shows how well you have managed your blood glucose over the past two to three months ... a1c;activity;amputation;blood glucose;eye;heart;kidneys;long term goals;medications;monitor;nerves;neuropathy;percent;plan;sugars;test;WN01601_eng

regularly and sleeping enough. Here may be another--staying socially connected. It may well do ... help prevent an illness, too. That was the conclusion of one study that looked at hugging and the ... social support;social network;longevity;disease prevention;depression;mental health;immunity;stress management

*Cardiac Nuclear Imaging ... (Nuclear Stress Test) Cardiac nuclear imaging measures the flow of blood in your heart at rest and then ... Cardiac nuclear imaging measures the flow of blood in your heart at rest and then during ... 82060;Cardiac Nuclear Imaging (Nuclear Stress Test);Nuclear stress test

*Cardiac Cath Transradial ... , heart scans, and echocardiography. During a cardiac cath, your doctor can see the condition of ... the coronary arteries and heart valves. They can also check how well the heart pumps and the flow ... cath;heart problems;cardiology;angina;coronary artery disease;heart valve disease;heart muscle problem;wrist cardiac cath ... 90717;Transradial Cardiac Catheterization;Transradial Cardiac Cath;cardiac catheterization;cardiac

*Stress Causes Effects ... of stressors people face today, and how they can affect you. Causes and Effects of Stress ... stressors. Read on to find out the many causes of stress and how stress can affect your body. Your ... 85163;Stress: causes and effects;causes and effects of stress

increasing stress on the heart. Periodically, the incline and treadmill speed will be increased to ... well your heart and body are responding to the exercise. The length of time you will exercise is ... Electrocardiogram;ECG;Exerise stress test;Stress test;P07973

*Heart Risk Plan ... recover from your heart problem. And it will reduce your risk of future heart problems. A cardiac ... Learn how to manage your risk factors for heart attack. Your Heart Risk Action Plan To reduce ... 90126;heart attack risk factors;smoking heart risk;high cholesterol heart risk;high blood pressure heart risk;obesity heart risk;diabetes heart risk

. Treatment is aimed at preventing and treating the abnormal heart rhythm. Treatment may include ... abnormal heart rhythm sometimes triggered by emotional stress or exercise. It can result in fainting or

*Stress Management ... To manage stress, learn to recognize what triggers your stress, then find positive ways to ... respond to those triggers. Keys to Managing Stress There are several keys to managing stress ... 85165;Keys to managing stress;how to manage stress;stress management

. Pediatricians manage the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children. This is in every stage of ... , and emotional well-being—in sickness and in health. The Pediatrician What is a pediatrician

Development Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care Breast Self-Awareness Mammography ... Managing Stress Depression Domestic Violence Metabolic Syndrome Osteoporosis About ... , gyn concern, heart attack, myocardial infarction, hysterectomy, infertility, menopause, mental health, osteoporosis, skin cancer, urinary condition

practicing coping with stress. Be kind and take care of yourself. Remember your triggers and the ... Recognize your nicotine triggers and learn how to cope with them to prevent a relapse

Broken Heart Syndrome ... echocardiogram. This can show how well your heart is pumping. Cardiac MRI. This imaging test is ... lot alike. Both the ECG and cardiac blood markers may look like those found when a person has a heart