Understanding Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, also referred to as POTS, is a condition involving the body’s inability to adjust to the pull of …
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A Guide to the Narrowing of the Aortic Artery
Narrowing of the aortic artery, commonly referred to aortic coarctation, is considered a congenital birth defect that is detected in approximately …
Continue ReadingAortic Insufficiency Caused by Cardiomyopathy: A Definition and Information
Aortic insufficiency caused by cardiomyopathy may differ significantly among patients. Although insufficiency can be a common complication, the …
Continue ReadingType A Aortic Dissection: Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, and Treatments Available
The aorta carries blood away from the heart, throughout the body. Sometimes this precious artery can be succumbed to damage known as a type A aortic …
Continue ReadingArtificial Aortic Valve Stenosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments Available
Those that have suffered from aortic valve stenosis in the past and undergone a valve replacement can endure complications with artificial aortic …
Continue ReadingIrregular Heartbeat After Heart Surgery: What Should You Know About That Strange Feeling in Your Chest
If patients suffer from irregular heartbeat after heart surgery, they may be experiencing atrial flutter, or atrial fibrillation. This is a common …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Silent Cardiac Ischemic Event?
Some people with decreased blood flow to their heart have chest pain, but this isn’t the case for people who have a silent cardiac ischemic …
Continue ReadingManagement of Peripheral Vascular Disease: What Should Patients Do?
What will doctors prescribe for the management of peripheral vascular disease? Learn about what to expect from your doctor if you are diagnosed with …
Continue ReadingHypertensive Vascular Disease Versus Peripheral Vascular Disease: Considerations for the Patient
Symptoms, causes and treatments can differ significantly when considering hypertensive vascular disease versus peripheral vascular disease. However, …
Continue ReadingInterventions and Risks of Vascular Infections in Surgery Rooms
Vascular infections in surgery rooms has significantly declined over the years through the use of various technologies and therapies. However, this …
Continue ReadingIs Aortic Valve Laparoscopic Surgery the Best Option?
Aortic valve laparoscopic surgery has many advantages over the more traditional types of heart surgery. As a matter of fact, this method is most often …
Continue ReadingThe Causes of Heart Murmurs
Learn about the major causes of heart murmurs. Find out what they are and what they can lead to if left untreated.
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