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When the doctor recommends a coronary angiogram to someone close to you, the initial reaction is denial and non acceptance. Some people also believe that anyone who undergoes this test would invariably have to go through bypass surgery. Others believe that it will be painful, requiring prolonged hospital admission. But the truth is that it is a simple X-ray of the heart blood vessels, virtually painless and requires a short stay. Related Article Tags: , ,
How do doctors determine whether their patients have developed heart problems? In the past, invasive angiogram used to be the common and unavoidable procedure doctors will employ. But now, more and more doctors are switching to cardiac computed tomography (CT) scans.
So angiogram was in my immediate future. I'm told this is a safe and relatively painless procedure and not to worry. There were plenty of things to worry about however. They don't want to shove a camera up through my body and into my heart because of no reason. Still, an angiogram is an outpatient procedure where the cardiologist opens an artery in your leg and works a camera into the heart muscle arteries. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Medical procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease include coronary angiography, coronary artery bypass grafts, coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting, heart transplants, operations for congenital defects, surgery for heart valve defects, electrophysiological treatments and implanting of cardiac defibrillator. Related Article Tags: , , ,
It has possibly been described as THE disease of the 20th Century and is certainly the one of the Century's biggest killers but what exactly is Heart Disease and what exactly is a Heart Attack? Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Coronary heart disease is a condition that arises from increased amounts of atheromatous plaques that gather within the arteries. Many people who develop this condition may not begin showing symptoms until years after they developed the disease. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Statistics that supports that there is a high risk for the coronary heart disease among south Asians. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
How cholesterol testing can help... Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), commonly known as coronary artery disease (CAD), atherosclerotic heart disease or ischemic heart disease, is a result of formation of cholesterol plaques on the inner side of the arterial (type of blood vessels) walls that supply oxygen and nutrients to the myocardium (heart muscles). Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
A heart attack is a sudden serious medical condition in which someone's heart stops working, causing them great pain. It is the most common of the heart diseases and occurs when blood flow to the heart and part of it is blocked, often by a blood clot, which is a thick almost solid mass formed when blood dries. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in the elderly. In western countries, it accounts for 80 - 85 percent of all cardiac deaths in older people. Related Article Tags: , , ,
It all started innocently enough. I went to my primary care physician complaining of dizziness and a pain in my back. A quick ECG or electrocardiogram revealed a very fine and operational heart muscle. Still, being at an age where heart disease is considered a possibility and having several increased risk factors, my doctor decided that a trip to see the cardiologist was in order. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
A pain originating from the heart muscle itself is called Angina. This occurs when the blood vessels taking blood to the heart (coronary arteries), become partially blocked with fatty plaques caused by atherosclerosis (heart disease). Angina is brought on by exercise but will subside when the activity stops and the person rests. Angina will become worse over a period of time. Angina responds well to drug treatment.
Just consult any medical glossary and they will tell you that heart disease is a kind of disorder in which heart loses its abilities and its normal functioning is affected. The coronary arteries in the heart are responsible for supplying blood into the heart. Related Article Tags: , ,
It is not easy to diagnose CHD in women who develop chest pain more often than men. The chances for these chest pains to progress to heart attack are rare. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Of the numerous types of cardiovascular conditions, the one that is most likely to lead to a heart attack is what is known as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).
A new study showed that job may increase the risk of developing some heart diseases such as coronary heart disease. This study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Cardiovascular disease is a very broad term. Cardiovascular disease refers to diseases of the heart (cardio) and diseases of the blood vessels (vascular), hence cardio-vascular disease. However, diseases affecting the heart are referred to as heart disease. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
The major causes of heart failure, according to cardiologist, are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, and valvular heart disease. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Angina or heart pain is a painful or uncomfortable feeling in the chest. It occurs as a result of narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by Atheroma. Tests may be necessary if you have angina pain. Certain population groups are at a higher risk of getting angina.
Diet high in soluble fiber had greatest effect on reducing LDL. Products containing whole or milled barley grain can reduce the risk of heart disease. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
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