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regurgitation can increase risk for other heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib ... and prevent rheumatic heart disease. Reduce the risk for heart valve infection by not injecting ... ;chronic mitral valve regurgitation;heart valve problems;90251

An implantable loop recorder is a device that records information about how your heart is ... atrial fibrillation Certain gene disorders During implantation, a small device is placed under ... loop recorder implantation;ILR;implantable loop recorder;implanted heart monitor

the risk for heart attack, stroke, and other problems.  Treatment may include: Lifestyle changes ... comparative blood pressure measurements on the thighs and ankles to determine any decrease between the sites

Understanding Vascular Dementia ... dementia include risk factors for the conditions linked to it (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and ... older people. These include hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart disease, and stroke ... 78;Vascular Dementia

*Stroke Dc ... Carotid or other artery disease Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, or other heart disease Not ... Here's how to care for yourself at home when you've been diagnosed with a stroke, or have a ... discharge instructions for stroke;neurology rehabilitation;stroke recovery;stroke rehabilitation ... ;stroke physical therapy;86467;CVA;after a stroke;brain hemorrhage;cerebral hemorrhage

of sudden cardiac death can be reduced by placing AEDs in the community and by teaching people how ... from hospitals. Some schools and public buildings already have AEDs. AEDs: High-Tech Help for ... heart attack;heart attack high-tech help;automated external defibrillator;AEDs;sudden cardiac arrest;sudden cardiac death;sudden death;cardiac arrest

at risk for ventricular fibrillation? The most common risk factors include: A weakened heart ... is prescribed, and how it'll help you. Also know what the side effects are. Ask if your

Angioplasty Your healthcare team will talk to you about your heart problem and explain how angioplasty can ... normally supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. Not all blockages can be fixed by coronary ... 82014;coronary angioplasty;balloon angioplasty;vascular closure device

Medical Management of Vascular Conditions ... in vascular surgery, a higher amputation rate, and a higher number of heart attacks and strokes ... , and medical management of risk factors. Medical Care of Vascular Diseases Vascular system ... medical management of vascular conditions;vascular conditions and diseases causes;blood;lymph ... ;atherosclerosis;vascular diseases risk factors;medical management of vascular risk factors;P08253

*High Cholesterol and PAD ... a heart attack, other heart diseases, and stroke. Read on to learn how high cholesterol can lead to ... you at greater risk for heart attack, stroke, and PAD that gets worse. Even if your LDL is ... ;Hypercholesteremia;peripheral arterial disease risks;high cholesterol risks;High Peripheral Vascular Diseases ... 89801;high cholesterol and peripheral arterial disease;pad;cholesterol level;Hypercholesterolemia

*Atrial Flutter ... to help reduce the risk for blood clots and stroke Electrical cardioversion. Your healthcare ... . Atrial flutter can increase the risk for certain serious problems, such as stroke. Understanding ... 90710;atrial flutter;arrhythmia;stroke;stroke risk;fast heartbeat;coronary artery disease;heart ... valve disease;heart attack;heart surgery;high blood pressure;thyroid disease;diabetes

risks of this procedure include: Abnormal heart rhythms Device becoming unattached and moving ... is a wall that separates the right and left upper chambers in the heart (atria). This hole is ... 104;ASD Transcatheter Repair;atrial septal defect;fix a hole in the atrial septum

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Atherosclerosis Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac ... detailing the most common types of heart disease, related symptoms, diagnostic, implantable ... aneurysm, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, pacemaker, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, cardiac ... sarcoma, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defect, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease

TIA as soon as possible to prevent a stroke. Your healthcare provider will listen to your heart and ... blood, they can't get enough oxygen and you experience stroke symptoms. With a TIA, the blood flow to ... TIA; transient ischemic attack; stroke; stroke symptoms; medical emergency

heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. The catheter insertion site in the groin is cleaned and ... healthcare provider will tell you how long your child needs to lie down and keep the insertion site ... 89098;treatment for your child's atrial septal defect (ASD);treatment for pediatric atrial septal ... defect;treatment for pediatric ASD;treating ASD, child;treating atrial septal defect, child

Robotic Heart Surgery ... Correct atrial fibrillation, a common type of arrhythmia Remove a tumor in the heart Treat ... incisions in the chest, tiny tools, and a robotic device operated by a surgeon. Learn what to ... 135, 11;atrial fibrillation;still or leaky heart valves;da Vinci surgery;congenital heart ... conditions;robotic heart surgery;blocked arteries;robotic cardiac surgery

death in rare instances. Device becoming unattached and traveling through the heart or vessels ... heart (rare) Stroke There is also a risk that the procedure will not fix the PFO. Ask your

Understanding the Connection Between Alcohol and Your Heart ... blood pressure and raises the risk for heart attack and stroke. It can also raise the risk for abnormal ... shown a link between light to moderate drinking and a lowered risk for heart attack and heart and blood ... alcohol;alcohol health benefits;alcohol concerns;alcohol moderation;alcohol men;alcohol women;heart health and alcohol;256

the passageway open and helps reduce the rate of restenosis, renarrowing of the artery ... reduces the amount of scar tissue that forms in the artery, helping prevent restenosis. A heart ... 82032;coronary stenting;coronary stents;vascular closure device

reduce their risks for heart attack and stroke by following which of these lifestyle habits? You ... up than it does in men. Estrogen helps protect women against heart disease. It reduces the risk for ... women's health; women and heart disease; heart disease; heart attack; women's nutrition; heart health;