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*Heart Failure Assessment ... Heart Failure Assessment ... : Assessing Your Heart You have a condition called heart failure. To assess your condition, your ... To evaluate your condition, your healthcare provider will examine you, ask questions, and run ... 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

*Heart Attack Dc ... . Follow these guidelines for home care and lifestyle changes. Discharge Instructions for Heart ... . The goal of cardiac rehab is to help ease your symptoms and make your heart as healthy as ... discharge instructions for heart attack;heart attack home care;heart attack rehabilitation ... ;cardiopulmonary;heart attack medications;86350;cardiovascular;heart attack recovery;mi;myocardial infarction;infarct

this condition, the two arteries that carry blood out of the heart aren’t connected as they should ... normal heart. Babies can't live with this condition unless they get treatment. TGA may occur on its

polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a rare genetic condition. It can cause a very serious ... abnormal heart rhythm sometimes triggered by emotional stress or exercise. It can result in fainting or ... 90500;Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia;CPVT;arrhythmia;ventricles;genetic condition;syncope;near fainting;palpitations

Broken Heart Syndrome ... Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a type of heart condition. It causes sudden chest pain. The ... called apical ballooning syndrome. Your heart pumps blood containing oxygen and nutrients to all

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

. Hemochromatosis. This condition occurs from an iron overload in the heart and body. Sarcoidosis ... causes hardening of tissues in the body. Radiation-induced heart disease. This condition may occur

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

in children. An abnormal electric circuit or focal site in the atria can cause rapid heart rates ... electrical signal from the upper to lower chambers is blocked. With this condition the heart often

it hard for the heart to expand normally. This condition is called cardiac tamponade. It usually ... Pericardial effusion is the buildup of extra fluid in the space around the heart. If too much ... fluid buildup;pericardium;566;cardiac tamponade

Heart Disease, Lifestyle Changes ... and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself. Start by making the following ... daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their hearts. So, take care of your heart and ... heart disease;heart health;heart disease risk;heart-friendly foods;1551

*Heart Attack Dc ... get instructions on how to care for yourself at home. Be sure you have all the information you need ... ? How can I get help managing payment for my medical care? Joining a cardiac rehab program ... heart attack recovery;cardiac rehabilitation;home recovery after heart attack;90122

condition in which your heart muscle is abnormally thick. The purpose of the procedure is to ... cardiomyopathy. This is an inherited condition in which your heart muscle is abnormally thick. This

into your chest to help your heart pump normally using wires placed in the heart. Cardiac ... from low heart rate called heart block Heart that stops beating (cardiac arrest) Living ... Left Bundle Branch Block;heart disease;electrophysiology;ventricle;coronary artery disease ... ;hypertension;aortic stenosis;cardiomyopathy;mycarditis;heart attack;LBBB;90541

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

Open Heart Surgery ... to be repaired or replaced. Conditions that may cause heart valve dysfunction are valve stiffness ... symptoms and the overall condition of your heart, your healthcare provider may decide that the diseased ... heart valve repair;heart valve replacement;p07975;Open Heart Surgery

Chest X-ray to visualize the cardiac device and the wires in the heart Venogram to look at the ... cardiologist or cardiac surgeon. These are healthcare providers who specializes in heart diseases. They'll ... lead extraction;pacemaker repair;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;ICD;cardiac device;pulse generator;pacemaker leads;90540

Pre-Existing Heart Disease in Pregnancy ... often means a heart condition that you were born with (congenital). These can include heart ... heart problem that you had before you got pregnant. This often means a heart condition that you were ... p02439;heart disease;pregnancy

*Sudden Cardiac Arrest ... When the heart suddenly stops beating, it is called sudden cardiac arrest. Emergency ... cardiac arrest can lead to death. Sudden Cardiac Arrest When the heart suddenly stops beating ... sudden cardiac arrest;cardiovascular disease;heart failure;emergency medicine;drug use;chest trauma;cardiology;60023;SCA;SCD;sudden cardiac death

*Heart Failure Care ... your condition and what your treatment involves. Heart Failure: Getting the Care You Need If ... treatment? What can I do to manage the condition? What kind of care will I need? It's important to have an ... heart failure;heart failure questions;heart failure and treatment;heart failure instructions;dm129