Heart Articles A-Z
In an aortic valve replacement, the aortic valve is replaced with a man-made valve or a tissue valve from an animal heart. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at what aortic valve replacement entails and discusses possible complications.
| Aortic Valve Replacement |
This video clip explains what happens during an aortic valve replacement.
| Aortic Valve Replacement - Presentation Summary |
This clip offers a summary of aortic valve replacement.
Aortic Valve Replacement and Moving to the Operating Room
For people about to undergo aortic valve replacement surgery, moving to the operating room can be stressful. This eMedTV site provides information about what to expect to see and hear in the operating room prior to aortic valve replacement surgery.
Aortic Valve Replacement Anesthesia
The most commonly used anesthesia for aortic valve replacement is general anesthesia. This section of the eMedTV library discusses how anesthesia is administered for aortic valve replacement surgery.
Aortic Valve Replacement Complications
Examples of minor aortic valve replacement complications include nausea and vomiting and allergic skin reactions. This eMedTV resource also describes major complications of aortic valve replacement, such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
Aortic Valve Replacement Expectations
In most cases, aortic valve replacement expectations are for a fairly quick recovery and improved symptoms. But as this eMedTV article explains, aortic valve replacement expectations vary, depending on factors such as your overall health.
Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
Aortic valve replacement surgery involves a heart-lung bypass machine, which provides oxygen to the blood during the procedure. This eMedTV article offers a detailed description of the steps involved in aortic valve replacement surgery.
| Arrhythmia |
This video segment explains arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.
| Arrhythmia Types -- Bradyarrhythmia (Slow Heart Rhythm) |
This interactive video clip provides an overview of bradyarrhythmia, including what it is and complications.
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| Arrhythmias |
This video segment explains arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.
| Arterias Bloqueadas (cabg) |
Ahora que ha visto cómo funciona un corazón sano, veamos lo que sucede cuando las arterias coronarias se estrechan o bloquean.
This part of the eMedTV library provides a brief overview of atrial fibrillation (a type of abnormal heart rhythm), including a description of what causes it and how it is treated. Atrial fabrillation is a common misspelling of atrial fibrillation.
This eMedTV article highlights atrial fibrillation -- a type of abnormal heart rhythm -- explaining that the condition cannot be cured, but can usually be managed well. Atrial fibrallation is a common misspelling of atrial fibrillation.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, atrial fibrillation is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that is characterized by the heart beating either slower or faster than usual. Atrial fibrilation is a common misspelling of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly -- it is not a heart attack. This eMedTV article explains atrial fibrillation in detail and provides links to additional information.
Atrial Fibrillation Complications
Serious atrial fibrillation complications include blood clots and congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article provides detailed descriptions of these and other atrial complications, such as strokes and pulmonary embolisms.