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heartbeats (arrhythmias). How does cardiomyopathy differ from other heart disorders? Cardiomyopathy ... different medical condition can damage the heart and cause dilated cardiomyopathy. However, in most

flowing through the heart. What is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? With this condition, the heart ... to pump blood. If the heart no longer pumps blood well, a condition called heart failure can

arrhythmia that causes the heart to beat slower than normal is called bradycardia. Understanding ... the heart weakens so much that it no longer pumps blood well. Sudden cardiac arrest. This is when ... 90711;bradycardia;slow heartbeat;aging;coronary artery disease;heart attack;heart muscle disease;SA node

*Transradial Cardiac Cath ... Transradial Cardiac Cath ... used to treat and diagnose certain heart conditions. It's also called a transradial cardiac cath or ... Transradial cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to treat and diagnose certain heart ... transradial cardiac cath;135, 394;angiography

. It causes a very serious, fast abnormal heart rhythm or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). How to ... condition. It's caused by an abnormal change in a gene. This leads to electrical problems in the heart. It ... Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia;CPVT;arrhythmia;ventricles;genetic condition;syncope;near fainting;palpitations;90437

a pacemaker or ICD for a variety of different types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). This ... , unnecessary shocks may cause arrhythmias. The wires attaching the devices to the heart are intended ... fast heartbeat;chaotic heartbeat;pacemaker;arrhythmia;slow heartbeat;P01810;implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

cells that may be causing a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia). Read on to learn what to expect ... (arrhythmia) can make your heart beat too fast or in an irregular pattern. The problem is often caused by

Understanding Cardiac Catheterization for Children ... ? Cardiac catheterization is a procedure to diagnose and treat certain heart problems. To do this, the ... provider then guides the catheter into the heart to find and treat any problems. In children, cardiac ... cardiac catheterization;p01772

heart is beating very fast or irregular. This is called an arrhythmia. Chemical cardioversion uses ... , or heart attack. It can also cause sudden cardiac death. Chemical cardioversion can help treat ... chemical cardioversion;cardioversion;arrhythmia treatment;atrial fibrillation treatment;90249

condition if they have had: Fainting Sudden cardiac death Fast heart rate starting from the ... , treatment choice may be a cardiac ablation. In this procedure, a small area of heart tissue found to

people of all ages.   How PVCs happen Your heart has 4 chambers: 2 upper atria and 2 lower ... ) Many heart conditions raise the risk for PVCs. These include: High blood pressure Heart attack ... Premature Ventricular Contractions;PVCs;arrhythmia;coronary heart disease;dilated cardiomyopathy ... ;hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;congenital heart disease;heart arrhythmia;90254

polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a rare genetic condition. It can cause a very serious ... abnormal heart rhythm sometimes triggered by emotional stress or exercise. It can result in fainting or ... 90500;Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia;CPVT;arrhythmia;ventricles;genetic condition;syncope;near fainting;palpitations

*Heart Palpitations ... might be an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). You and your healthcare provider may need to manage ... an arrhythmia or other health problem that is causing your symptoms How are heart palpitations ... 90729;heart palpitations;racing heartbeat;pounding heartbeat;skipping heartbeat;fluttering ... heartbeat;arrhythmia;stress;anxiety;pregnancy;medication use;caffeine;nicotine;alcohol consumption;illegal drug use;anemia;overactive thyroid

Cardiac Transplant ... transplanted heart. The transplant team will consider all the information from interviews, your ... to monitor the status of your heart and blood pressure, and to take blood samples. Other sites may be ... organ donor;heart transplant waiting list;cardiac transplant;diseased heart;P07974;surgery

Heart Conditions in Adults - Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) ... working properly, causing a slow heart rate or rhythm, or if the electrical pathways are blocked ... contract at the same time. This can make heart failure worse. A biventricular pacemaker paces both ... pacemaker;heart pacemaker;cardiac pacemaker;pacemaker picture;pacemaker diagram;implantable

tachycardia (VT)? Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a fast, abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). It starts in ... . These include:  Conditions that make it hard for the heart to pump blood, such as hypertrophic ... 134, 231;long QT syndrome;Brugada syndrome;arrhythmia;damage and scarring to ventricular muscle ... ;fast abnormal heart rate;Sustained VT;nonsustained VT;reentry;Ventricular Tachycardia;VT;automaticity

Heart Cancer ... Cardiac sarcoma is a rare type of cancerous tumor that occurs in the heart. Cardiac Sarcoma ... either primary or secondary. A primary cardiac tumor is one that starts in the heart. It is very rare. A ... cardiac sarcoma;heart tumor;heart cancer;cardiac sarcoma symptom;angiosarcoma;cardiac angiosarcomas ... ;cardiac sarcoma diagnosis;cardiac sarcoma treatment;autotransplantation;P00240

heart condition you are born with (congenital). It causes a rapid heart rate. You may have episodes of ... arrhythmias that cause rapid heart rates (tachycardia). What causes Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome? In

*Heart Disease Meds ... or irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Other health conditions, such as diabetes, likely also need ... Medicines are important post-heart attack to help your heart heal and reduce your risk ... heart medications;statin;ACE inhibitor;aspirin;beta blocker;anticoagulant;antiarrhythmic;90102

condition, the 4 blood vessels (pulmonary veins) that carry oxygen-rich (red) blood to the heart from ... long-term. They need oxygen-rich blood all over the body. Other heart defects often occur with TAPVR