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.
| 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.
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
Causes of coronary heart disease (CHD) involve a narrowing of the coronary arteries. As explained in this eMedTV article, there are also certain risk factors (such as smoking or being overweight) that increase a person's chances of developing CHD.
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 the causes of heart murmurs.
| Chemical Cardioversion |
This multimedia clip explains what happens during a chemical cardioversion.
When they occur in children, heart murmurs are usually harmless. As this eMedTV article explains, the treatment of children with abnormal heart murmurs may involve medications or surgery.
| Cicatrización |
Le va a quedar una cicatriz después de este procedimiento.
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| Cicatrización |
Le va a quedar una cicatriz después de este procedimiento.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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.
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.
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| 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.
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| 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 effectiv