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it hard for the heart to expand normally. This condition is called cardiac tamponade. It usually ... heart. This can prevent it from pumping normally. A fibrous sac called the pericardium surrounds the ... fluid buildup;pericardium;566;cardiac tamponade

Heart Cancer ... Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart. Cardiac Sarcoma ... areas. And they can spread to other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Cardiac sarcoma ... cardiac sarcoma;heart tumor;heart cancer;cardiac sarcoma symptom;angiosarcoma;cardiac angiosarcomas ... ;cardiac sarcoma diagnosis;cardiac sarcoma treatment;autotransplantation;P00240

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

Cardiac arrest In some cases, there are no symptoms at all. How is VT diagnosed? To diagnose VT ... continuous heart monitoring called telemetry. It may also be seen and diagnosed during a stress test. Some ... ;fast abnormal heart rate;Sustained VT;nonsustained VT;reentry;Ventricular Tachycardia;VT;automaticity

its own Call 911 Call 911 if any of the followinng occur: New, unusual, or worsening ... Your healthcare provider performed coronary artery bypass graft surgery (also called CABG ... 86320;discharge instructions for coronary artery bypass;bypass graft;heart surgery;cabg;cardiology ... ;cardiovascular;cabg recovery;after cabg;heart surgery recovery;heart surgery rehabilitation

who have a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. Once the ... disrupted or abnormal, the heart may not be able to pump the right way. That can result in cardiac ... Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest;135, 393;lower body temperature

Cardiac Cath ... In cardiac catheterization (often called cardiac cath), a very small hollow tube, or catheter ... will be given before starting to help keep you comfortable. Why might I need cardiac ... cardiac cath;cardiac catheterization;92, p07964;coronary angiography

*Heart Attack Dc ... get instructions on how to care for yourself at home. Be sure you have all the information you need ... immediate attention? Does this mean call my healthcare provider, or call 911 ? How soon can I ... heart attack recovery;cardiac rehabilitation;home recovery after heart attack;90122

, cardiac catheterization, or surgery. Your child’s cardiologist will assess your child’s heart and ... heart or a blood vessel Injury to nerves When to call the healthcare provider Call the ... heart disease, patent ductus arteriosus;patent ductus arteriosus, symptoms;patent ductus arteriosus

go directly through the blood vessels and into the chambers of the heart. These are called ... are young and more active. But an S-ICD may not work for all kinds of heart rhythm problems. It may

heart attack. Not all of these warning signs occur in every attack. Symptoms can vary based on your ... emergency heart care. Tell family and friends where they are. Keep emergency rescue phone numbers near ... heart attack;responding to heart attack;heart attack symptoms;1828

*When to Call for Emergency Help ... Anytime you're not comfortable with a medical situation, call 911 or your local emergency number ... medical attention right away. Call 911 : Trouble breathing or shortness of breath Choking ... emergency response;emergency;trauma;call 911

*Heart Murmurs ... Understanding Heart Murmurs ... Call 911 or get medical care right away if any of the following occur: New, major, or ... . Continuous murmur. This happens throughout the cardiac cycle. What causes a heart murmur? An ... heart murmur;murmur systolic;diastolic murmur;continuous murmur;murmur;heart murmur symptom;p00228

*Emergency Help How to Call ... call Not all illnesses or injuries need emergency care. This is not a complete list, but you should ... be found. Have someone else call for help if you need to care for an injured person. When to ... 85295;How to call for emergency help;how to call 911;911 for help;911 for emergencies

*Cardiac Cath Transradial ... ). This procedure can be used to diagnose and treat certain heart problems. Why do I need a ... transradial cardiac cath? You may need a cardiac cath if signs indicate a problem with your heart. These ... 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

from low heart rate called heart block Heart that stops beating (cardiac arrest) Living ... heart to contract. They are called bundle branches, and they connect the top and bottom chambers of ... Left Bundle Branch Block;heart disease;electrophysiology;ventricle;coronary artery disease ... ;hypertension;aortic stenosis;cardiomyopathy;mycarditis;heart attack;LBBB;90541

symptoms Call 911 Call 911 right away if you have any of these: Chest pain Shortness ... valve in your heart doesn't fully open. Congenital pulmonary stenosis balloon valvuloplasty is

*Sudden Cardiac Arrest ... When the heart suddenly stops beating, it is called sudden cardiac arrest. Emergency ... , it's called sudden cardiac arrest. When the heart isn’t beating, it can’t pump blood. Without blood ... sudden cardiac arrest;cardiovascular disease;heart failure;emergency medicine;drug use;chest trauma;cardiology;60023;SCA;SCD;sudden cardiac death

*Cardiac Index ... Cardiac index ... isoenzyme of CK called CK-MB. This is found mostly in the heart. Your body makes 3 forms of CK ... commonly used than CK-MB because it more specifically shows heart damage. The cardiac troponin ... creatine kinase;creatine kinase MB;blood test;heart attack

-up appointments. Call 911 Call 911, or get immediate medical care at the nearest emergency ... maintain a normal heart rhythm. The heart has 4 chambers. There are 2 upper chambers called atria