Heart Articles A-Z

Bleeding Following Aortic Valve Replacement

If the bleeding following aortic valve replacement surgery is severe, a blood transfusion may be necessary. This eMedTV resource outlines the possible risks associated with blood transfusions used to stop bleeding following aortic valve replacement.

Bleeding Following Mitral Valve Replacement

Although some bleeding following mitral valve replacement is normal, severe bleeding can occur. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how blood transfusions are used to treat bleeding following mitral valve surgery.

Blocadren

Blocadren is a prescribed drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page covers possible uses, such as treating high blood pressure and preventing heart attacks, as well as general precautions.

Blocadren Dosage

Your dose of Blocadren will be based on several factors, such as other medications you are taking. This eMedTV Web page lists general dosing guidelines for treating various conditions and offers tips on when and how to safely use Blodacren.

Blocadren Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug Blocadren is discussed. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, and possible drug interactions.

Blocadren Drug Interactions

This eMedTV page provides a list of medicines that may interact negatively with Blocadren, including digoxin, reserpine, and epinephrine. Drug interactions with Blocadren can lead to serious complications, such as dangerously low blood pressure.

Blocadren Side Effects

Some common Blocadren side effects include nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. This page of the eMedTV Web site also offers a list of serious side effects that may require medical attention, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, or rapid weight gain.

Blocadren Uses

Treatment for high blood pressure and migraines are among the approved uses for Blocadren. As this eMedTV resource explains, the drug can also help improve survival after a heart attack. Off-label uses for the medication are also discussed.

Blocadren Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Blocadren if you have asthma or severe heart failure. This eMedTV article offers other important precautions and warnings with Blocadren, including more information on who should not take the drug and possible side effects.

Blocked Arteries (CABG)

This video clip discusses what happens when the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked.

Blocked Coronary Arteries

This video clip talks about blocked coronary arteries and the problems they can cause.

Blood Draws After the Pharmacological Nuclear Scan

This video clip explains why you cannot have your blood drawn after a stress test.

Bradyarrhythmia - Slow Heart Rhythm

This interactive video clip provides an overview of bradyarrhythmia, including what it is and complications.

Bradyarrhythmia - Slow Heart Rhythm Overview

Sometimes, things go wrong in the heart's electrical pathways, which causes the electrical pathway to slow. This is called bradyarrhythmia, and this video clip offers an overview of the problem.

CABG - Presentation Summary

This video provides a summary of what to expect with a coronary artery bypass graft.

Cardiac Arrhythmia

This video segment explains arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.

Cardiac Catheterization

This video clip describes what happens during a cardiac catheterization.

Cardiac Catheterization With Angioplasty and Stent Placement

This video discusses cardiac catheterization with angioplasty and stent placement.

Carvedilol CR

Carvedilol CR is a prescription drug used to treat a few conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV resource discusses specific uses of the drug, explains how the medication works, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Carvedilol CR Dosage

The recommended starting dosage of carvedilol CR for people with high blood pressure is 20 mg once daily. This eMedTV article also offers dosing guidelines for people with congestive heart failure or who have just suffered a heart attack.

Carvedilol CR Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug carvedilol CR is discussed. Information includes its uses, dosing, warnings, side effects, and possible drug interactions.

Causes of Atrial Fibrillation

Common causes of atrial fibrillation include heart problems, certain surgical procedures, and smoking. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at causes of atrial fibrillation, such as excessive alcohol use and uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Causes of Coronary Heart Disease

As explained in this eMedTV article, the causes of coronary heart disease (CHD) involve a narrowing of the coronary arteries. There are also certain risk factors (such as smoking or being overweight) that increase a person's chances of developing CHD.

Causes of Heart Murmurs

As this eMedTV article explains, the causes of heart murmurs can range from an increased amount of blood flowing through the heart to illnesses such as rheumatic fever. This page provides detailed information about other possible causes.

Chemical Cardioversion

This multimedia clip explains what happens during a chemical cardioversion.

Children and Heart Murmurs

When heart murmurs occur in children, they are usually harmless. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at this topic, explaining how abnormal murmurs in children may be treated with medications or surgery.

Cicatrización

Le va a quedar una cicatriz después de este procedimiento.

Cicatrización

Le va a quedar una cicatriz después de este procedimiento.

Cicatrización

Le va a quedar una cicatriz después de este procedimiento.

Complicaciones Leves

Entre las complicaciones leves se encuentran.

Complicaciones Mayores

Entre las complicaciones mayores se encuentran las siguientes.

Complications of Aortic Valve Replacement

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Procedure

This video explains what happens during a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Coronary Artery Disease

This video explains what it means to have heart disease.

Coronary Heart Disease

This multimedia clip offers an in-depth look at coronary heart disease.

Cómo Funciona un Corazón Sano (CABG)

Antes de referirnos al procedimiento al cual se va a someter, es importante que usted sepa cómo funciona un corazón sano.

Cómo Funciona un Corazón Sano (CABG)

Antes de referirnos al procedimiento al cual se va a someter, es importante que usted sepa cómo funciona un corazón sano.

Cómo Funciona un Corazón Sano (CABG)

Antes de referirnos al procedimiento al cual se va a someter, es importante que usted sepa cómo funciona un corazón sano.

Deterioro de la Herida

El deterioro de la herida sucede cuando se interrumpe la continuidad de algunas o de todas las capas y tejidos de la piel, debido, entre otras causas, a hinchazón seria, infección, o a la mala cicatrización del paciente.

Diabetes and Its Effect on the Heart and Blood Vessels

This video clip talks about how diabetes can affect the heart and blood vessels.

Diabetic Risks During and After Heart Bypass Surgery

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

Diabetics -- Getting Started

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

Diabetics -- Leaving the Hospital After TEE

This video clip offers special information for diabetic patients who are going to have TEE.

Diabetics and Aortic Valve Replacement

Study of diabetics and aortic valve replacement surgery has determined that people with diabetes face a higher risk of complications. This eMedTV article provides advice for diabetics who are going to have aortic valve replacement surgery.

Diabetics and Mitral Valve Replacement

As this eMedTV article explains, experience with diabetics and mitral valve replacement has taught doctors that diabetics have a greater risk of getting an infection after the procedure. This Web page discusses diabetics and mitral valve replacement.

Drug Interactions With Acebutolol

Digoxin, clonidine, and NSAIDs are some of the medicines that may cause acebutolol drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that may interfere with acebutolol and describes the potential effects of these drug interactions.

Drug Interactions With Carvedilol CR

Clonidine, diphenhydramine, and NSAIDs may cause carvedilol CR drug interactions. This eMedTV page explains what may happen if these medicines are taken together and provides a list of other medications that may interfere with carvedilol CR.

Drug Interactions With Esmolol

Warfarin, morphine, and digoxin are some of the medicines that may cause esmolol drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other drugs that may interfere with esmolol and explains what may happen if these medicines are taken together.

Drug Interactions With Sotalol

Clonidine, reserpine, and some diuretics may react negatively with sotalol. This part of the eMedTV library explains what other medications may interact with sotalol and describes the potentially dangerous effects of these complications.

Echocardiogram for Atrial Fibrillation

As this eMedTV article explains, one of the tests used to identify irregular heart rhythms is an echocardiogram. For atrial fibrillation cases, an echocardiogram provides a live picture of the heart that can help doctors diagnose and treat the problem.

EKG for Atrial Fibrillation

As explained in the eMedTV article, an EKG for atrial fibrillation may be done to confirm the diagnosis of the heart condition. In the event that an EKG for atrial fibrillation is inconclusive, event monitor tests may be conducted.

El Comienzo (CT)

Hablemos ahora de lo que sucederá el día del procedimiento. A la hora programada, se le llevara a una sala preoperatoria, o directamente a la sala de cirugía.

El Comienzo (CT)

Hablemos ahora de lo que sucederá el día del procedimiento. A la hora programada, se le llevara a una sala preoperatoria, o directamente a la sala de cirugía.

El Comienzo (CT)

Hablemos ahora de lo que sucederá el día del procedimiento. A la hora programada, se le llevara a una sala preoperatoria, o directamente a la sala de cirugía.

Electrical Cardioversion

This video explains what happens during an electrical cardioversion.

Electrical Cardioversion - Presentation Summary

This video clip gives a brief summary of electrical cardioversion.

Electrical Cardioversion -- Getting Started

This clip talks about what will happen prior to the procedure.

Electrical Cardioversion -- Major Complications

This clip covers the possible serious complications of this procedure.

Electrical Cardioversion -- Minor Complications

This clip covers possible minor complications with this procedure.

Electrical Cardioversion Risks -- Abnormal Heartbeats From Electrical Problems

This multimedia clip discusses the risk for abnormal heartbeats during this procedure.

Electrical Cardioversion Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication

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

Electrical Cardioversion Risks -- Bleeding Problems

This clip explains the bleeding problems that can be associated with blood-thinning drugs.

Electrical Cardioversion Risks -- Blood Clots

This video clip gives an overview of blood clots, including how they are treated.

Electrical Cardioversion Risks -- Final Thoughts

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Electrical Pathways (Normal Heart Anatomy)

This multimedia clip explains the electrical pathways of the heart and how they work.

Electrophysiologic Study (EPS) - Presentation Summary

This video clip gives some final thoughts on the purpose and effectiveness of EPS.

Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

This video segment explains in detail what happens during an electrophysiology study, or EPS.

EPS for Atrial Fibrillation

This eMedTV Web page explains how a test known as an electrophysiology study, or EPS, is used for atrial fibrillation diagnosis. An EPS for atrial fibrillation diagnosis helps determine the exact pattern of electrical activity in the heart.

EPS Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication

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

EPS Risks -- Bleeding and Blood Vessel Injury

Injuries to blood vessels are among the most common problems seen after cardiac catheterization. This video covers the different types of blood vessel injuries.

EPS Risks -- Blood Clots

This video clip gives an overview of blood clots, including how they are treated.

EPS Risks -- Breathing Problems Requiring a Ventilator

This multimedia clip talks about some of the breathing problems that may require the use of a ventilator.

EPS Risks -- Final Thoughts

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

EPS Risks -- Heart Attack

This interactive clip talks about the risk of heart attack during this procedure.

EPS Risks -- Heart Injury

This clip deals with some of the heart injuries that can occur with this procedure.

EPS Risks -- Infections

This video clip explains why infections are unlikely with a cardiac catheterization.

EPS Risks -- Irregular Heartbeats

This clip explains why irregular heartbeat occurs with the procedure and how it's handled.

EPS Risks -- Loss of Life

This video clip describes the chances of loss of life occurring.

EPS Risks -- Medical Equipment Failure

This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.

EPS Risks -- Pacemaker Placement After Ablation

This multimedia clip discusses the purpose of having a pacemaker put in after ablation.

EPS Risks -- Possible Defibrillation During Electrophysiologic Study

This interactive video explains when and why defibrillation may be needed during an EPS.

EPS Risks -- Stroke

Strokes are another complication of this procedure. This video clip explains how often this complication occurs.

Esmolol

Esmolol is a drug used during surgeries or emergencies to treat arrhythmias, tachycardia, or hypertension. This eMedTV segment covers this medicine in more detail, including how it works, potential side effects, and more.

Esmolol and Breastfeeding

It is currently unknown whether esmolol passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at breastfeeding and esmolol, and explains whether problems are likely to occur if the drug does pass through breast milk.

Esmolol and Pregnancy

Esmolol may not be safe for use in women who are expecting. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides more information on pregnancy and esmolol, and describes the results of animal studies and limited human experience with the medication.

Esmolol Dosage

Typically, dosing for esmolol is started with one or more "loading doses." As this eMedTV page explains, this dosage is given over 30 to 60 seconds and is meant to rapidly control the heart rate. After this dose, a continuous infusion is started.

Esmolol Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the drug esmolol is discussed. Information includes its uses, side effects, dosing, warnings, and precautions.

Esmolol Overdose

Taking an overdose of esmolol may result in congestive heart failure, cardiac arrest, or breathing problems. This eMedTV resource lists other potential overdose effects and describes various treatment options that are available for an overdose.

Exercise Stress Test

This interactive video describes what happens during an exercise stress test.