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Mitral Valve Replacement Risks

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Abnormal Scarring

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Bleeding and Transfusions

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- 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.

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Infection

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Irregular Heartbeats

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Kidney Problems

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Lung Problems, Inluding Pneumonia and Lung Failure

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

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Rupture of the Heart Wall

Heart walls rupture in about 1 out of 100 cases. This video discusses the possible causes.

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Stroke

In this multimedia clip, the possibility of a stroke is discussed.

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Valve Failure

This video discusses the risk of valve failure after your procedure.

Mitral Valve Replacement Risks -- Valve Infection

This interactive video discusses the risk for infection with this procedure.

Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery

As this eMedTV Web page explains, surgery for mitral valve replacement involves taking out a defective valve and replacing it with one that works better. This article takes an in-depth look at what happens before, during, and after the procedure.

Mitral Valve Replacement: Presentation Summary

This video provides you with a better understanding of mitral valve replacement.

Moving to the Cardiac Lab (EPS)

This multimedia clip describes what will happen when you are moved to the cardiac lab.

Moving to the Intensive Care Unit (Aortic Valve Replacement)

This video clip talks about moving to the intensive care unit after your surgery.

Moving to the Intensive Care Unit (Mitral Valve Replacement)

This video clip talks about moving to the intensive care unit after your surgery.

Moving to the Intensive Care Unit Following CABG

This video clip talks about moving to the intensive care unit after your surgery.

Moving to the Operating Room (Aortic Valve Replacement)

This video clip talks about what you can expect as you are brought into the operating room.

Moving to the Operating Room (Heart Bypass Surgery)

This video clip talks about what you can expect as you are brought into the operating room.

Moving to the Operating Room (Mitral Valve Replacement)

This video clip talks about what you can expect as you are brought into the operating room.

Moving to the Procedure Room (Defibrillator Placement)

This video clip tells you what you can expect as you move to the procedure room.

Moving to the Procedure Room (Pacemaker Placement)

This video clip tells you what you can expect as you move to the procedure room.

Moving to the Procedure Room (Tilt Table)

This video describes what to expect when moving to the procedure room.

Moving to the Recovery Room after Electrophysiologic Study

This video explains what you should expect upon entering the recovery room after an EPS.

Moving to the Recovery Room After Implantable Defibrillator Placement

This video explains what to expect in the recovery room after implantable device placement.

Moving to the Recovery Room After Pacemaker Placement

This video explains what to expect in the recovery room after implantable device placement.

Moving to the Recovery Room After TEE

This video clip tells you what you can expect as you move to the recovery room after TEE.

Multaq

Multaq is a prescription drug used to treat irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter). This eMedTV article describes the specific effects of this medicine, explores how it may work, and offers dosing information for the product.

Multaq and Breastfeeding

The manufacturer of Multaq (dronedarone) warns against nursing while using this drug. This eMedTV resource includes more information about breastfeeding and Multaq, and explains what problems may occur if the drug passes through breast milk.

Multaq and Pregnancy

A pregnancy Category X medication, Multaq is a drug that should be avoided by women who are expecting. This eMedTV article explains how, in animal studies, birth defects were reported when the drug was used during pregnancy.

Multaq Dosage

There is only one standard recommended dosage for Multaq, regardless of your age or weight. As this eMedTV article explains, the usual dose for treating atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter is 400 mg twice daily, taken with morning and evening meals.

Multaq Interactions

Some of drugs that can interact with Multaq include beta blockers and certain diuretics. This eMedTV segment lists several other medications that may interfere with Multaq and describes other potential effects of these interactions.

Multaq Medication Information

Multaq is a medicine often used for treating arrhythmias known as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. This eMedTV page offers more information about the prescription medication Multaq, including general guidelines on when to take your daily doses.

Multaq Overdose

An overdose of Multaq (dronedarone) may lead to changes in blood pressure, arrhythmias, or slow heart rate. This eMedTV Web page further explores the potential dangers of an overdose and explains what treatment options are available.

Multaq Side Effects

Common side effects of Multaq may include general weakness, skin reactions, and nausea. This page from the eMedTV site lists other common side effects and also explains which problems are potentially serious and require immediate medical attention.

Multaq Uses

Multaq is approved to treat irregular heart rhythms known as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. This eMedTV resource describes the specific effects of this drug, lists possible off-label uses for Multaq, and explores how the medication may work.

Multaq Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Multaq if you have severe liver disease. This eMedTV page offers more information on who should not use this drug. Warnings and precautions on what side effects or complications may occur with Multaq are also listed in this article.

Myocardial Infarction

A myocardial infarction is more commonly known as a heart attack. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes what happens during a myocardial infarction and provides information about recognizing symptoms of this life-threatening event.

Normal Heart Anatomy

This interactive video segment explains in detail how a healthy heart works.

Nuclear Scan Stress Test (Drug Induced) -- Introduction

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

Nuclear Scan Stress Test Procedure

This video explains what to expect during a nuclear scan stress test procedure.

Other Complications for Aortic Valve Replacement

This video clip introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Other Mitral Valve Replacement Risks

This video clip introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Other Pharmaceutical Cardioversion Risks

This video introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Other TEE Risks

This video describes the major complications that can occur with this procedure.

Other Tilt Table Risks

This clip talks about the possibility of major complications with this procedure.

Pacemaker Placement

This video discusses what happens during a pacemaker placement.

Pacemaker Placement - Presentation Summary

This video provides a summary of what to expect with the implantable device.

Pacemaker Placement Complications -- Final Thoughts

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

Pacemaker Placement Leaving the Hospital - Information for Diabetics

This video lists potentially serious symptoms that diabetics should be aware of after EPS.

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Bleeding Problems

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Blood Clots

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Blood Vessel Injuries

Blood clots and ongoing bleeding are two of the blood vessel problems that can occur with this procedure. This video clip talks in detail about these and other problems.

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Breathing Problems Requiring a Ventilator

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Heart Attack

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Heart Injury

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Infection

This video clip discusses the risk of infection that is present with this procedure.

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Irregular Heartbeats

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

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Loss of Life

This video clip discusses the risk of loss of life that is associated with this procedure.

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Lung Problems, Including Pneumonia

This video clip covers some of the possible lung problems that can occur with the placement of this device.

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Medical Equipment Failure

This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.

Pacemaker Placement Risks -- Stroke

Strokes are another possible complication of this procedure. This video clip offers an overview of this complication.

Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat that occurs only occasionally. As this eMedTV segment explains, an episode of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may last a few minutes, hours, or days.

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion - Presentation Summary

This video clip gives a brief summary of electrical cardioversion.

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion -- Leaving the Hospital (for Diabetics)

This video lists potentially serious symptoms that diabetics should be aware of after EPS.

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion -- Major Complications

This clip covers the possible serious complications of this procedure.

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion -- Minor Complications

This video offers information on possible minor complications of this procedure.

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion Risks -- Abnormal Heartbeats From Electrical Problems

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

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication

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

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion Risks -- Bleeding Problems

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

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion Risks -- Blood Clots

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

Pharmaceutical Cardioversion Risks -- Final Thoughts

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

Pharmacological Nuclear Scan - Presentation Summary

A summary video clip on stress tests.

Possible Complications and Outcomes -- CABG

This multimedia clip introduces major complications that can potentially occur with this procedure.

Possible Major Tilt Table Risks

This clip lists some of the possible major complications of this procedure.

Possible Risks and Outcomes (Electrical Cardioversion)

This video introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Possible Risks and Outcomes -- EPS

This video discusses the possible serious complications of this procedure.

Precautions and Warnings With Acebutolol

You should not take acebutolol if you have severe heart failure. This eMedTV page contains other precautions and warnings with acebutolol, including more information on who should not use this drug and what side effects may occur during treatment.

Precautions and Warnings With Carvedilol CR

Carvedilol CR may cause extremely low blood pressure and/or a slow heart rate in some people. This eMedTV segment offers more precautions and warnings with carvedilol CR, including other side effects or complications that may occur with this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Esmolol

Low blood pressure is the most common side effect reported with esmolol. This eMedTV segment offers more precautions and warnings with esmolol (including a list of other possible side effects) and includes information on who should not use this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Sotalol

Sotalol may increase the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. This eMedTV segment provides more sotalol warnings and precautions, including a list of other problems that may occur with the drug, and explains who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Warfarin

You should not take warfarin if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. This eMedTV article lists other warfarin warnings and precautions, including more information on who should not use this drug and potential side effects to be aware of.

Preparing for Aortic Valve Replacement

Preparing for aortic valve replacement involves telling your doctor about any medications you may be taking. This eMedTV article provides guidelines for preparing for aortic valve replacement surgery, such as stopping use of tobacco products.

Preparing for Mitral Valve Replacement

Preparing for mitral valve replacement may mean stopping certain medications at least 7 days prior to the procedure. This eMedTV segment covers other aspects of preparing for mitral valve replacement, such as stopping smoking.

Problemas de la Válvula Aórtica

Ahora que ha visto cómo funciona un corazón sano, hablemos de algunos de los problemas que la válvula aórtica puede presentar.

Problemas de la Válvula Mitral

Ahora que ha visto cómo funciona un corazón sano, hablemos de algunos de los problemas que la válvula mitral puede presentar.

Problemas de Sangrado

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