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Understanding Advanced Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Assist Devices

*Heart Failure VAD ... Left Ventricular Assist Devices Heart failure is a long-term (chronic) health problem. It’s a ... When you have heart failure, your heart can no longer pump the amount of blood your body ... 90874;heart failure;heart failure treatment;heart transplant;ventricular assist device;VAD;ventricles;heart failure symptoms;advanced heart failure

Understanding Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

congestive heart failure. This can lead to many symptoms, including shortness of breath and fatigue ... symptoms linked with congestive heart failure tend to occur over time. Diagnosing ARVC ARVC can be ... arrhythmias;heart failure;cardiology;cardiologist;ARVC;Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy;90473

What is Heart Failure?

symptoms that patients have with congestive heart failure are typically shortness of breath. Sometimes ... Watch this video to learn how the heart muscle weakens with heart failure, and how heart failure ... kidneys;heart failure;oxygen;salt;sodium;hormones;edema;swelling;fluids;WN01964_eng

Cardiac Sarcoma

Heart Cancer ... Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart. Cardiac Sarcoma ... either primary or secondary. A primary cardiac tumor is one that starts in the heart. It is very rare. A ... cardiac sarcoma;heart tumor;heart cancer;cardiac sarcoma symptom;angiosarcoma;cardiac angiosarcomas ... ;cardiac sarcoma diagnosis;cardiac sarcoma treatment;autotransplantation;P00240

Cardiomyopathy

. Most people eventually develop heart failure. Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by chronic, heavy ... physical activity.  In later stages, it can affect the left ventricle and cause heart failure. It ... cardiomyopathy;hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;dilated cardiomyopathy;congestive cardiomyopathy;restrictive cardiomyopathy;cardiomyopathy symptom;P00201

Topic Index - Cardiovascular Disorders

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Cardiac Catheterization Heart Murmurs Heart Failure ... Disorders Cardiovascular Disorders Home The Heart About the Heart and Blood Vessels Anatomy ... Heart, Heart Disease in Children, Heart Murmurs, Congestive Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease ... , Marfan Syndrome, Rheumatic Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy, Bacterial Endocarditis, Pericarditis, Kawasaki Disease, Syncope, Heart Transplantation

Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease

Heart Disease, Lifestyle Changes ... and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start by making the following ... lifestyle changes. Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease Your heart is a vital organ that ... heart disease;heart health;heart disease risk;heart-friendly foods;1551

Understanding Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

bundle branch block. The ventricles are not working together, and CRT may prevent heart failure ... get it. For those who have mild symptoms, it can also prevent heart failure from getting worse ... cardiac resynchronization therapy;CRT;pacemaker;defibrillator;heart failure;heart failure symptoms;biventricular ICD;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;90148

Cardiac Rehabilitation

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

Understanding Orthostatic Hypotension

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Topic Index

Heart Valves Cardiac Diagnostic Tests Vital Signs Cardiac Procedures Cardiac ... Preventing Cardiovascular Disease The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and blood ... , congenital heart defects, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, heart attack, myocardial ... prevention, heart disease risk factors, high blood pressure, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease

Heart Failure: Breathe More Easily

Heart failure makes it hard for oxygen to get into the blood, causing shortness of breath ... . Here are some tips to help you breathe more easily. Heart Failure: Breathe More Easily One of ... DM18;shortness of breath and heart failure;heart failure;heart failure and fluid in lungs;shortness of breath at rest and heart failure

Transradial Cardiac Catheterization

*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

Understanding Heart Palpitations

*Heart Palpitations ... an arrhythmia or other health problem that is causing your symptoms How are heart palpitations ... Ambulatory cardiac monitoring to monitor your heart rhythm over time Echocardiogram (ECHO ... 90729;heart palpitations;racing heartbeat;pounding heartbeat;skipping heartbeat;fluttering

Congenital Heart Disease

of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure develop, surgery may be considered ... cardiologists. These doctors diagnose heart defects and help manage the health of children before and after ... congenital heart disease, congenital heart disease cause, congenital heart disease types, congenital heart disease treatment

When Your Child Has Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)

child can develop congestive heart failure (CHF). This is a condition in which the heart can no longer ... blood pressure can lead to other health problems. These include stroke, kidney failure, and intestinal ... 89177;when your child has coarctation of the aorta coa;coarctation of the aorta;congenital heart

Understanding Left Ventricular Assist Devices

weak. Heart failure may happen if you have heart disease. Other health problems, such as diabetes ... advanced heart failure that does not get better with medicine or other procedures. Heart failure means ... 90872;ventricular assist device;VAD;ventricle;heart failure;percutaneous ventricular assist device ... ;mechanical circulatory support device;mechanical circulatory assist device;heart surgery

Cancer Treatment and Your Heart Health

Cancer TX Heart Health ... problems including: Cardiomyopathy Coronary artery disease Congestive heart failure Heart ... . Cancer Treatment and Your Heart Health Going through cancer treatment can be overwhelming emotionally ... cancer treatment;cardiotoxicity;heart damage

Digoxin Medicine Level

have congestive heart failure (CHF). When you take digoxin, it's important that the medicine is at ... range, you may develop symptoms of persistent heart failure: Fluid buildup in your lungs or your ... digoxin;heart failure;congestive heart failure;blood test

Understanding Cardiac Amyloidosis

*Cardiac Amyloidosis ... amyloid builds up in the heart, the disease is called cardiac amyloidosis. It can lead to heart failure ... health problems. These are called complications. They may include: Heart failure Irregular ... multiple myeloma;psoriatic arthritis;Cardiac Amyloidosis;rheumatoid arthritis;irritable bowel disease;61163


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