Heart Articles A-Z
Expectations for Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery
In most cases, mitral valve replacement expectations should be good; however, as this eMedTV resource points out, expectations for mitral valve replacement surgery vary, based on factors such as the severity of the illness.
| Expected Results After Pacemaker Placement |
This video explains the expected results with this procedure.
| Failure to Output and Failure to Perform |
This video clip describes some complications that can occur with an implantable device.
| Falla de la Válvula |
Incluso si su válvula está funcionando como debe después de la cirugía, existe un pequeño riesgo de que empiece a fallar con el paso del tiempo.
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| Falla de la Válvula |
Incluso si su válvula está funcionando como debe después de la cirugía, existe un pequeño riesgo de que empiece a fallar con el paso del tiempo.
| Final Thoughts on Aortic Valve Replacement Complications |
This clip gives some final thoughts on possible complications with heart valve replacement.
| Follow-Up Visits After Pacemaker Placement |
This video explains what to expect from your follow-up visits after having pacemaker placement.
| Fracaso del Injerto |
Como dijimos antes, es importante saber que los injertos de desviación pueden cerrarse con el paso del tiempo.
| General Anesthesia (Mitral Valve Replacement) |
General anesthesia uses medications that put you into a deep sleep so that you are not aware of any pain, pressure, or movement. This video clip discusses general anesthesia in greater detail.
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| General Anesthesia for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery |
General anesthesia uses medications that put you into a deep sleep so that you are not aware of any pain, pressure, or movement. This video clip discusses general anesthesia in greater detail.
| Getting Started (Aortic Valve Replacement) |
This video clip explains what to expect on the day of your procedure.
| Getting Started (Defibrillator Placement) |
This video explains what you need to do to prepare for your procedure.
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| Getting Started (Heart Bypass Surgery) |
This video clip explains what to expect on the day of your procedure.
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| Getting Started (Mitral Valve Replacement) |
This video clip explains what to expect on the day of your procedure.
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| Getting Started (Pacemaker Placement) |
This video explains what you need to do to prepare for your procedure.
| Getting Started (Pharmaceutical Cardioversion) |
This clip explains what to expect when you arrive at the hospital or cardiac care facility.
| Getting Started (TEE) |
This video clip discusses what to expect on the day of your procedure.
| Getting Started - Information for Diabetic Patients (Tilt Table) |
This video explains what diabetics should do to prepare for the test.
| Getting Started With a Pharmacological Stress Echocardiogram |
This video explains the steps you can take to prepare for a pharmaceutical stress test.
| Getting Started with an Electrophysiologic Study (EPS) |
This clip offers a step by step explanation of how your doctor will prepare you for an EPS.
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| Getting Started With Pharmacological Nuclear Scan |
This video explains the steps you can take to prepare for a pharmaceutical stress test.
Hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis) refers to the hardening and thickening of blood vessels. This eMedTV article examines the conditions that cause hardening of the arteries, such as atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque on the artery walls).
| Healthy Heart |
The heart's primary job is to pump blood throughout the body. This multimedia clip explains in detail how a healthy heart works.
| Heart Arrhythmias |
This video segment explains arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.
| Heart Attack -- Aortic Valve Replacement Risks |
A heart attack is a rare, but important, complication that could occur during this procedure. This video clip takes a closer look at how often this occurs.
Heart Attack With Aortic Valve Replacement
A heart attack with aortic valve replacement is a rare event, occurring in about 4 out of every 1,000 procedures. This eMedTV article explains how a heart attack with aortic valve replacement may occur.
Heart Attack With Mitral Valve Replacement
A heart attack with mitral valve replacement is a serious complication, occurring in about 4 out of 1,000 procedures. This eMedTV Web page details how a heart attack with mitral valve replacement affects the body.
| Heart Bypass Surgery Alternatives |
This video discusses alternative medical treatments to bypass surgery.
There are over 50 types of heart diseases. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists some specific heart diseases (including angina and atherosclerosis) and provides a link to more information. Heart deseases is a common misspelling of heart diseases.
| Heart Disease |
This interactive video discusses heart disease, including what causes it and possible symptoms.
Coronary artery disease is often referred to as "heart disease," but many different heart diseases exist. This eMedTV article discusses these heart diseases based on the area of the heart or blood vessel system they affect.
As this eMedTV article explains, a heart murmur is an unexpected sound that is heard while listening to a person's heartbeat. While most heart murmurs are harmless, some can signal heart problems.
When making a heart murmur diagnosis, a doctor classifies the murmur as systolic, diastolic, or continuous. This eMedTV resource takes you through the process of making a heart murmur diagnosis.
Most people with a heart murmur don't have symptoms. This eMedTV Web page explains, however, that sometimes a patient may experience symptoms (such as chest pain and shortness of breath) that could signal more serious health issues.
In most cases, heart murmur treatment involves medication or surgery. However, as this eMedTV article explains, treatment is generally only required in cases of abnormal heart murmurs. This page lists other conditions that may require treatment.
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| How A Healthy Heart Works |
The heart's primary job is to pump blood throughout the body. This multimedia clip explains in detail how a healthy heart works.
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| How A Healthy Heart Works |
The heart's primary job is to pump blood throughout the body. This multimedia clip explains in detail how a healthy heart works.
| How a Healthy Heart Works |
This interactive video segment explains in detail how a healthy heart works.
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| How a Healthy Heart Works |
This interactive video segment explains in detail how a healthy heart works.
| How Safe Is a CABG With Aortic Balloon? |
This video summarizes the safety of a CABG.
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| How Safe Is a Mitral Valve Replacement? |
This video summarizes the safety of a CABG.
| How Safe Is a Pharmacological Nuclear Scan? |
This video clip talks about how safe an exercise stress test is.
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| How Safe Is a Pharmacological Stress Echocardiogram |
This video clip talks about how safe an exercise stress test is.
| How Safe is a TEE? |
This video clip offers information on the safety of a TEE.
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