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Carotid Ultrasound ... ) Heart disease How do I get ready for a carotid artery duplex scan? Your healthcare provider ... during the test. The technologist will use all possible comfort measures and finish the procedure as ... p07661;Carotid Artery Duplex Scan

Understanding Vascular Dementia ... (chronic) diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. What causes vascular dementia? This ... type occurs when symptoms of both vascular dementia and Alzheimer exist.  Multi-infarct ... 78;Vascular Dementia

Carotid Artery Dissection ... neurologist, vascular surgeon, or neurosurgeon to make the diagnosis and to manage your carotid ... called the common carotid artery. Each common carotid artery has an internal and an external branch

peripheral vascular disease. The same process causes heart disease and stroke. There are 2 methods used to ... vascular disease. The same process causes heart disease and stroke. Femoral Popliteal Bypass

Understanding Venous Angioplasty and Stenting ... minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases. Vascular surgeons may ... insertion site as directed. Possible risks All procedures have some risk. Possible risks of ... 85547;venous angioplasty and stenting

circulation to the limb below the site can easily be checked during and after the procedure. Local ... the procedure. A nurse will keep track of your vital signs, the insertion site, and circulation and ... p07981;Angioplasty and Stent

Peripheral arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to the legs and feet. Over time, artery walls ... outside the heart. As you age, your arteries become stiffer and thicker. Things such as smoking and high ... Understanding peripheral artery disease;Circulatory problems;Peripheral Vascular Disease;PVD;PAD ... ;peripheral arterial disease;peripheral artery disease;Artery;blood clot;cv1083a;82926;arterial disease

before, during, and after the procedure. Having Catheter Ablation A heart rhythm problem ... . Follow all directions you're given for not eating or drinking before your procedure. How

*Carotid Artery Stent Hospital Care ... and monitoring. Here is what you can expect at the hospital. After Carotid Artery Stenting: In ... watch your vital signs, your neurological signs, and the injection site while you are in the ... stenting;treatment for narrowed carotid arteries;vascular surgery;carotid artery procedure;procedure for ... 88480;vas1029;after carotid artery stenting in the hospital;post-op instructions after carotid

Understanding the Vascular System ... , causes and effects of vascular disease, and a full-color anatomical illustration. Overview of ... arteries and veins carry blood all over the body. They send oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues. And ... overview of vascular conditions;arteries;veins;capillaries;vascular disease;embolus;thrombus ... ;atherosclerosis;inflammation;vascular trauma;vascular injury;vascular disease effects;circulatory system;P08254

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

heart. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. Coronary ... Angioplasty Your healthcare team will talk to you about your heart problem and explain how angioplasty can ... 82014;coronary angioplasty;balloon angioplasty;vascular closure device

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

angiography. After the procedure Your healthcare providers will tell you how long to lie down and ... is sometimes also used to treat a heart problem. Learn what to expect before, during, and after ... 82058;cardiac catheterization;cardiac cath;vascular closure device

*Peripheral Angiography ... how long to lie down and keep the insertion site still. They will discuss the results with you soon ... Peripheral angiography is a test that uses X-ray and contrast dye to map the blood vessels ... arteriogram;peripheral angiogram;extremity angiography;angiography;arteriogram;angiogram;peripheral vascular disease;1085a;82919 ... Peripheral angiography;Circulatory;Diagnostic test;Cardiovascular;Artery evaluation;peripheral

oxygenated blood and nutrients to all parts of your body. Blood leaves the heart through the arteries ... flow to your leg may be more likely if you have peripheral vascular disease. How do I get ready ... 341;heart failure;heart defects;heart attack;IABP Therapy;Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump;cardiogenic shock;unstable angina;abnormal heart rhythms

How Stress Affects Your Heart Health ... A look at the physical link between stress and heart health, along with tips to help keep ... your stress under control. Emotions and Heart Health Since ancient times, the heart has been a ... emotions and heart health;heart disease and depression;stress and the heart;165

*Vascular Access Port Implant ... the procedure. Vascular Access Port Implantation  Port implantation is surgery to place ... blood. Before the procedure Follow any instructions you are given on how to get ready. Tell ... 40934;vascular access port implantation;implanted venous access port;implanted vascular access;implanted central venous port;vascular access port

*Carotid Artery Dissection ... carotid artery. Each common carotid artery has an inner and an outer branch. The outer branch carries ... blood flow at the site of the tear. Or pieces of the clot can break off and block blood flow in smaller ... Carotid Dissection;carotid artery problems;blood clot;TIA;stroke;mini-stroke;90309

*Heart at Risk ... artery narrows too much, very little blood and oxygen reach the heart muscle beyond the site of narrowing ... . Your Heart Is at Risk Plaque and blood clots in the coronary arteries reduce blood flow to the ... coronary artery disease;angina;chest pain;heart attack risks