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cardiac conditions require clinical care by a physician or other heart care professional. Listed in the ... cardioverter defibrillators, ICDs, and treatment information Cardiac Conditions and Diseases Many ... aneurysm, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, pacemaker, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, cardiac ... sarcoma, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defect, congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease

Catheter ablation can fix a cardiac arrhythmia when medicines used to treat it don’t work. The ... again. Catheter Ablation for Arrhythmia Your heart has its own electrical system. It keeps your ... arrhythmias; catheter ablation; arrhythmia treatment; heartbeat; irregular heartbeat

Cardiac EP ... who need special heart-related care. Your provider may refer you to a cardiac EP if you have ... chest. Or you may see a cardiac EP if you have risk factors for a dangerous arrhythmia, such as heart ... cardiology;heart rhythm;arrhythmia;cardiac EP;240

Cardiac Ablation ... arrhythmia is a problem with the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast. Or you may have an ... This procedure guides a tube into your heart to destroy small areas of heart tissue that may ... catheter ablation;heart arrhythmia;arrhythmia;radiofrequency ablation;ventricular fibrillation;45

Abnormal Heart Rhythm ... . Other arrhythmias can cause serious complications such as heart failure, stroke, or even cardiac ... An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that can cause problems with the contractions of ... P00195;arrhythmias;heart chambers;Abnormal Heart Rhythm;contractions

*Arrhythmias Ch ... Understanding Arrhythmias in Children ... eating well The symptoms of an arrhythmia may look like other health conditions or heart problems ... An arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart. In an arrhythmia, abnormal electrical ... p01764;Arrhythmias

. Cardiologists work only with people who need special heart care. Or have had heart conditions in the ... past. Other healthcare providers may consult with them about heart disease or other conditions. You may ... cardiology;heart disease;heart attack;heart failure;238

Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves The Cardiologist The Clinical Cardiac ... Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Conditions and Diseases ... pectoris, arrhythmia, pacemaker, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, cardiac sarcoma, cardiomyopathy ... , pericarditis, peripheral vascular diseasecardiac condition, heart condition, stroke, heart disease

Defibrillator When someone’s heart stops working, it's known as sudden cardiac arrest. Sudden ... system. If certain kinds of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are found, the machine can give the ... cardiac arrest;heart attack;AED;electric shock;heart rhythm;arrhythmia

pressure and pulse Heart rhythm analysis, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac telemetry ... Ventricular fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, that affects your ... arrhythmia;V-fib;irregular heartbeat;230;ventricles

for the next beat. This can create a set-up for a very rapid and dangerous heart rhythm (arrhythmia ... dangerous arrhythmias, or irregular heart rates. What causes long QT syndrome? Often LQTS is

*Sudden Cardiac Arrest ... can lead to arrhythmia and sudden cardiac arrest include: A blocked artery to the heart muscle ... When the heart suddenly stops beating, it is called sudden cardiac arrest. Emergency ... sudden cardiac arrest;cardiovascular disease;heart failure;emergency medicine;drug use;chest trauma;cardiology;60023;SCA;SCD;sudden cardiac death

*Cardiac Cath Transradial ... , heart scans, and echocardiography. During a cardiac cath, your doctor can see the condition of ... transradial cardiac cath? You may need a cardiac cath if signs indicate a problem with your heart. These ... cath;heart problems;cardiology;angina;coronary artery disease;heart valve disease;heart muscle problem;wrist cardiac cath ... 90717;Transradial Cardiac Catheterization;Transradial Cardiac Cath;cardiac catheterization;cardiac

healthcare provider who specializes in heart rhythm evaluation and treatment (cardiac electrophysiologist ... heart conditions Before the procedure Tell your provider which medicines you take. This

*Surg Robotic Cardiac ... Robotic Heart Surgery ... Robotic cardiac surgery is a less invasive form of heart surgery. It's done using very small ... robot-assisted cardiac surgery? Robot-assisted cardiac surgery is heart surgery done through very ... conditions;robotic heart surgery;blocked arteries;robotic cardiac surgery ... 135, 11;atrial fibrillation;still or leaky heart valves;da Vinci surgery;congenital heart

*Ventricular Arrhythmia ... irregularly that the heart muscle sometimes quivers and doesn't beat at all (fibrillation ... ). Ventricular Arrhythmia The heart has its own electrical system to regulate the heartbeat. An ... 82007;ventricular arrhythmia;Ventricular fibrillation (VF);Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

Cardiac Tests: Loop Recorder Implantation ... might cause problems, such as fainting and palpitations. An abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) may ... . All loop recorders come programmed to record certain fast and slow heart rates. But they also ... loop recorder implantation;cardiac tests;135, 345;ILR

*Cardiac Arrhythmia Ch ... Cardiac Arrhythmia, Child ... arrhythmia. It can cause the heart to pump blood less efficiently. There are many types of cardiac ... An arrhythmia can cause your child's heart to pump blood less efficiently. many arrhythmias ... 89106;When your child has a cardiac arrhythmia;child, cardiac arrhythmia;pediatric cardiac arrhythmia

are young and more active. But an S-ICD may not work for all kinds of heart rhythm problems. It may ... An ICD is a small device used to treat certain dangerous heart rhythm problems. It has a ... arrhythmia;S-ICD;defibrillator;61092

ASD repair can be done with either cardiac catheterization or with open heart surgery. Your ... septum (secundum type ASD) can be closed with cardiac catheterization. All other types of ASDs