Heart Articles A-Z

Problemas Pulmonares

Una de las posibles complicaciones de este procedimiento son las condiciones pulmonares como neumonía, acumulación de líquidos, presencia de aire fuera de los pulmones, sangrado y falla pulmonar.

Problemas Pulmonares

Una de las posibles complicaciones de este procedimiento son las condiciones pulmonares como neumonía, acumulación de líquidos, presencia de aire fuera de los pulmones, sangrado y falla pulmonar.

Problemas Pulmonares

Una de las posibles complicaciones de este procedimiento son las condiciones pulmonares como neumonía, acumulación de líquidos, presencia de aire fuera de los pulmones, sangrado y falla pulmonar.

Problemas Renales

Cerca de 7 de cada 100 pacientes pueden presentar alteraciones moderadas o severas en la función de los riñones, y hasta 20 de cada 100 puede empezar a tener problemas leves.

Problemas Renales

Cerca de 7 de cada 100 pacientes pueden presentar alteraciones moderadas o severas en la función de los riñones, y hasta 20 de cada 100 puede empezar a tener problemas leves.

Problemas Renales

Cerca de 7 de cada 100 pacientes pueden presentar alteraciones moderadas o severas en la función de los riñones, y hasta 20 de cada 100 puede empezar a tener problemas leves.

Problems With the Aortic Valve

There are two types of aortic valve problems: stenosis and insufficiency. This clip discusses both types in detail.

Problems With the Mitral Valve

Several problems with the mitral valve can occur, which this video clip describes.

Pulmonary Stenosis

Pulmonary stenosis is a congenital heart disease in which the pulmonary valve of the heart is restricted. This eMedTV segment explains how the conditions is diagnosed and treated. People with mild cases typically require no treatment.

Radiofrequency Ablation

This video clips explains electrophysiology study with ablation.

Reasons for a Mitral Valve Replacement

As this eMedTV Web page explains, reasons for mitral valve replacement can include relieving symptoms associated with a defective mitral valve, such as fatigue or fainting. This article discusses other possible reasons for a mitral valve replacement.

Reasons for an Aortic Valve Replacement

As this eMedTV segment explains, reasons for an aortic valve replacement may involve relieving symptoms caused by a defective aortic valve, such as fainting and fatigue. Reasons for an aortic valve replacement may also include avoiding lung problems.

Recommending a Pharmacological Stress Echocardiogram

This video covers the purpose of having a stress test and discusses its benefits.

Recommending Electrical Cardioversion

This video clip explains why your doctor may recommend electrical cardioversion.

Recovery From Electrical Cardioversion

This clip covers what will happen as you recover from your procedure.

Recovery From Pharmaceutical Cardioversion

This clip covers what will happen as you recover from your procedure.

Reemplazo de la Válvula Aórtica

El objetivo de un reemplazo de la válvula aórtica es remover la válvula defectuosa y reemplazarla por una que funcione con más eficacia.

Reemplazo de la Válvula Mitral

El objetivo de un reemplazo de la válvula mitral es remover la válvula defectuosa y reemplazarla por una que funcione con más eficacia.

Riesgos Asociados con los Medicamentos

La mayoría de los medicamentos son seguros si se usan correctamente.

Riesgos Asociados con los Medicamentos

La mayoría de los medicamentos son seguros si se usan correctamente.

Riesgos Asociados con los Medicamentos

La mayoría de los medicamentos son seguros si se usan correctamente.

Riesgos por Ser Diabético (CT)

Siendo diabético, usted tiene un riesgo más alto de sufrir complicaciones.

Riesgos por Ser Diabético (CT)

Siendo diabético, usted tiene un riesgo más alto de sufrir complicaciones.

Riesgos por Ser Diabético (CT)

Siendo diabético, usted tiene un riesgo más alto de sufrir complicaciones.

Risks (CABG) -- Abnormal Scarring

This multimedia clip addresses the issue of abnormal scarring, which may occur with this procedure.

Risks (CABG) -- Allergic Reaction to Medication

This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.

Risks (CABG) -- Bleeding and Transfusions

This clip discusses the risk of bleeding and need for transfusions during this procedure.

Risks (CABG) -- Bleeding Problems

This interactive video covers the potential risks of graft failure after bypass surgery.

Risks (CABG) -- Final Thoughts

This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.

Risks (CABG) -- Graft Failure

This interactive video covers the potential risks of graft failure after bypass surgery.

Risks (CABG) -- Heart Attack

With this procedure, a heart attack can occur in 4 out of 1000 procedures. This video clip offers more information on this possible complication.

Risks (CABG) -- Infection

This multimedia clip discusses the level of safety and risk for infection with this procedure.

Risks (CABG) -- Injury to Arteries or Organs

This clip explains what will happen if injury to a coronary artery or organs occurs.

Risks (CABG) -- Irregular Heartbeats

This clip discusses irregular heartbeats with this procedure and how they are handled.

Risks (CABG) -- Kidney Problems

This video segment addresses the possibility of kidney problems occurring with this procedure.

Risks (CABG) -- Lung Problems, Including Pneumonia and Lung Failure

This clip discusses lung problems, including pneumonia and lung failure, with this procedure.

Risks (CABG) -- Stroke

One of the potential complications of this procedure is a stroke. This video clip tells you what you need to know about this complication.

Risks As a Diabetic During and After Aortic Valve Replacement

This clip discusses the risks that diabetic patients may face during and after heart surgery.

Risks As a Diabetic During and After Mitral Valve Surgery

This clip discusses the risks that diabetic patients may face during and after heart surgery.

Risks as a Diabetic During Cardioversion

This video clip covers the increased risks involved as a diabetic during cardioversion.

Risks as a Diabetic During EPS

This video clip describes the complications that may occur in a diabetic during EPS.

Risks as a Diabetic During Pharmaceutical Cardioversion

This video clip covers the increased risks involved as a diabetic during cardioversion.

Risks as a Diabetic During TEE

This video clip covers the increased risks involved as a diabetic during cardioversion.

Risks for Coronary Heart Disease

High blood pressure, smoking, and age are some of the risk factors for coronary heart disease. This eMedTV segment examines the risks for this disease and provides a detailed list of the risk factors you can and cannot change.

Risks of a Pacemaker as a Diabetic Patient

This video discusses the risks of a implantable device if you are diabetic.

Risks of Implantable Devices as a Diabetic Patient

This video discusses the risks of a implantable device if you are diabetic.

Risks of Inserting Devices During EPS

This clip describes the complications that may occur from inserting devices during EPS.

Rupture of the Heart Wall and Mitral Valve Replacement

Rupture of the heart wall during mitral valve replacement surgery occurs in about 1 out of 100 cases. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how a rupture of the heart wall can occur while mitral valve replacement surgery is taking place.

Salida del Hospital

Al salir del hospital recibirá instrucciones detalladas acerca del cuidado de la herida, la dieta y la rehabilitación que debe seguir, al igual que instrucciones relacionadas con el nivel de actividad que puede tener, medicamentos, conducción de vehículos, y cualquier otra restricción que sea necesaria.

Salida del Hospital

Siendo diabético, es probable que usted conozca muy bien las señales y síntomas que acompañan a los niveles anormales de azúcar en la sangre.

Salida del Hospital

Al salir del hospital recibirá instrucciones detalladas acerca del cuidado de la herida, la dieta y la rehabilitación que debe seguir, al igual que instrucciones relacionadas con el nivel de actividad que puede tener, medicamentos, conducción de vehículos, y cualquier otra restricción que sea necesaria.

Salida del Hospital

Siendo diabético, es probable que usted conozca muy bien las señales y síntomas que acompañan a los niveles anormales de azúcar en la sangre.

Salida del Hospital

Al salir del hospital recibirá instrucciones detalladas acerca del cuidado de la herida, la dieta y la rehabilitación que debe seguir, al igual que instrucciones relacionadas con el nivel de actividad que puede tener, medicamentos, conducción de vehículos, y cualquier otra restricción que sea necesaria.

Salida del Hospital (diabetic - cabg)

Siendo diabético, es probable que usted conozca muy bien las señales y síntomas que acompañan los niveles anormales de azúcar en la sangre.

Sangrado y Transfusiones

El sangrado es normal durante este procedimiento e incluso después del mismo.

Sangrado y Transfusiones

El sangrado es normal durante este procedimiento e incluso después del mismo.

Sangrado y Transfusiones

El sangrado es normal durante este procedimiento e incluso después del mismo.

Sensations You May Feel (Defibrillator)

This video clip describes sensations you may feel during your procedure.

Sensations You May Feel (Pacemaker Placement)

This video clip describes sensations you may feel during your procedure.

Sensations You May Feel During a Pharmacological Nuclear Scan

This video describes the normal and abnormal sensations you may feel during a stress test.

Sensations You May Feel During a Stress Echocardiogram (Drug Induced)

This video describes the normal and abnormal sensations you may feel during a stress test.

Sensations You May Feel During a Tilt Table Test

This clip describes some of the feelings you may experience during a tilt table test.

Sensations You May Feel during an Electrophysiologic Study (EPS)

This clip describes the sensations you may feel during an EPS that may indicate a problem.

Sensations You May Feel During Electrical Cardioversion

This video clip talks about the sensations you may feel during and after your procedure.

Sensations You May Feel During Pharmaceutical Cardioversion

This video clip offers a list of unusual sensations that may occur during the procedure.

Sensations You May Feel During TEE

This clip talks about some of the sensations you may feel during your procedure.

Side Effects of Acebutolol

Common side effects of acebutolol may include nausea, constipation, and fatigue. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects of the drug are mild, some are potentially serious and require medical attention (such as depression or angina).

Side Effects of Carvedilol CR

Common side effects of carvedilol CR include nausea, dizziness, and swelling of the hands or feet. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects and explains which problems are potentially serious and require medical attention.

Side Effects of Esmolol

Common side effects of esmolol include fatigue, drowsiness, and skin reaction at the injection site. This eMedTV Web page lists other common side effects and also explains which problems may require immediate medical attention.

Side Effects of Warfarin

The side effects of warfarin can be dangerous. This eMedTV resource lists potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention and also explains which problems with warfarin are merely bothersome and usually not dangerous.

Sotalol

Sotalol is often prescribed for the treatment of irregular heart rhythms. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses these uses in more detail, describes how the medicine works, and offers important information on when and how to take it.

Sotalol and Breastfeeding

Sotalol is generally not recommended for breastfeeding women, as it passes through breast milk. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at sotalol and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if a baby is exposed to the drug.

Sotalol and Pregnancy

Sotalol appears to be safe for pregnant women, but the full risks are currently unknown. This eMedTV resource offers more details on pregnancy and sotalol, including information on what problems occurred when the drug was used in animal studies.

Sotalol Dosage

Your doctor will use your kidney function to determine your starting sotalol dosage. As this eMedTV page explains, most people end up taking 240 to 320 mg (for ventricular arrhythmias) or 80 to 160 mg daily (for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter).

Sotalol Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription medication sotalol. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and possible drug interactions.

Sotalol Overdose

Low blood sugar, slow heart rate, and breathing problems may occur when too much sotalol is taken. This eMedTV Web page explores other potential effects of a sotalol overdose and lists the different steps that your doctor may take to treat this.

Sotalol Side Effects

Common side effects of sotalol include chest pain, fatigue, and shortness of breath. This eMedTV article provides a more complete list of possible side effects, including potentially serious problems that should be reported to your doctor.

Sotilol

Sotalol is a prescription medication approved to treat various irregular heart rhythms. This eMedTV page describes this drug in more detail and explains what you should be aware of before taking it. Sotilol is a common misspelling of sotalol.

Sotolol

Sotalol is a prescription drug licensed to treat various irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). This page on the eMedTV Web site describes this medicine in more detail and explains how it works. Sotolol is a common misspelling of sotalol.

Sotolol Side Effects

Common sotalol side effects include fatigue, dizziness, and chest pain. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects, including problems that require medical attention. Sotolol side effects is a common misspelling of sotalol side effects.

Special Instruments (TEE)

This video clip discusses some of the special instruments that will be used during your procedure.

Starting Your Tilt Table Test

This clip explains how to prepare for your tilt table test.

Stress Echo -- Diabetics and Getting Started

This clip explains how your doctor can help prevent low blood sugar before a stress test.

Stress Echocardiogram (Drug Induced) -- Presentation Summary

A summary video clip on stress tests.

Stress Test (Drug Induced Exercise)

This video explains what will happen during a drug-induced stress test.

Stroke -- Aortic Valve Replacement Risks

This clip addresses the possibility of a stroke during the procedure.

Stroke During Aortic Valve Replacement

There is approximately a 4 percent chance of experiencing a stroke during aortic valve replacement surgery. This eMedTV site explains how a stroke during aortic valve replacement might occur and how it might affect the body.