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Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy, or RCM, is when the chambers of the heart become stiffer over time. Read on to learn details about this condition.
Bacterial Endocarditis
Bacterial endocarditis is a bacterial infection of the inner layer of the heart or the heart valves. Read on to learn about the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Septal Myectomy
Septal myectomy is a type of open-heart surgery for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thick heart muscle). It decreases symptoms of the condition.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Therapy
An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a type of therapeutic device. It helps your heart pump more blood. You may need it if your heart is unable to pump enough blood for your body.
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortic valve regurgitation is when a person's aortic valve leaks. The aortic valve is 1 of the heart's 4 valves. These valves help the blood flow through the heart and out to the body. Normally, the aortic valve stops blood from flowing back into the left ventricle. With aortic valve regurgitation, some blood leaks back through the valve as the heart relaxes.
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiac tamponade happens when extra fluid builds up in the space around the heart. This fluid puts pressure on the heart and prevents it from pumping well.
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Bicuspid aortic valve is a type of abnormality in the aortic valve in the heart. In bicuspid aortic valve, the valve has only 2 small parts, called leaflets, instead of the normal 3. This condition is present from birth. It often occurs with other heart defects.
Congenital Pulmonary Stenosis Balloon Valvuloplasty
Congenital pulmonary stenosis is a health problem present from birth. It's when the pulmonary valve in your heart doesn't fully open. Congenital pulmonary stenosis balloon valvuloplasty is a type of procedure that aims to fix this problem. It does so without the need for open heart surgery.
Pericardial Effusion
Pericardial effusion is the buildup of extra fluid in the space around the heart. If too much fluid builds up, it can put pressure on the heart. This can prevent it from pumping normally.
Lead Extraction
Many people have surgically implanted cardiac devices. These devices include pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators or ICDs. Pacemakers can help treat slow heart rhythms, and ICDs stop dangerous rapid heart rhythms.
Vasovagal Syncope
Vasovagal syncope is a condition that leads to fainting in some people. It's the most common cause of fainting and is usually thought of as benign.
Emotions and Heart Health
A look at the physical link between stress and heart health, along with tips to help keep your stress under control.
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a disease of the heart muscle. In this disease, fatty fibrous tissue replaces normal heart muscle. This interrupts normal electrical signals in the heart and may cause irregular and potentially life-threatening heart rhythms. The heart also becomes weaker over time leading to heart failure.
When You're Taking Heart Medicines
These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed.
The Cardiologist
A cardiologist is a healthcare provider who has had extra training to treat problems of the heart and blood vessels. These include heart attack and heart failure.
Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home
Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your healthcare provider to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the two different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.
Aortic Valve Replacement: Minimally Invasive
A minimally invasive aortic valve replacement is a surgery to replace a badly working aortic valve with an artificial valve. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a type of heart condition. It causes sudden chest pain. The symptoms of TCM can look like a heart attack.
Transradial Cardiac Catheterization
Transradial cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to treat and diagnose certain heart conditions. It is also known as transradial cardiac cath.
Mitral Valve Replacement: Open
An open mitral valve replacement is a surgery to replace a poorly working mitral valve with an artificial valve. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Detailed information on dilated cardiomyopathy, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, or CPVT, is a rare genetic condition. It causes an irregular heart rhythm that can be life-threatening. It often shows up in childhood. The first sign is often fainting or near fainting during exercise or strong emotion. Read on to learn more.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral valve regurgitation is when the mitral valve in the heart is leaky. Read on to learn details about this condition, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease that causes thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart muscle. The heart cells enlarge more than they should, and scarring is often found between the cells.
Take Action to Beat Heart Disease
Even if you already have atherosclerosis or have had a heart attack, there's a lot you can do to prevent future heart problems.
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