Category: Cardiology

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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Sep , 25 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Coronary artery disease 0 comments

The coronary arteries are the blood vessels which supply oxygen rich blood and nutrients to the muscles of the heart. These vessels arise directly from the aorta. Aging, diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol are all risk factors for the build…

25 Sep

Chest Pain: Causes and Treatment

Sep , 25 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Chest pain 0 comments

Chest pain or discomfort is a very commonly experienced symptom and is the third most common reason for emergency visits in the United states and accounts for up to 6 to 7 million visits each year. Any discomfort in the…

25 Sep

Cardioversion

Sep , 25 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Cardioversion 0 comments

Cardioversion refers to the process of restoring normal heart rhythm to an abnormally beating heart. This can be achieved thorough electrical cardioversion and through the use of medications. Symptoms Indicative of an Abnormal Heart Rhythm Sudden collapse with no response Abnormal…

23 Sep

Effect of Chemotherapy on the Heart: Monitoring and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Chemotherapy and Cardiac Toxicity 0 comments

Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of cancer treatments, but it’s not without side effects. Although chemotherapy side effects differ depending on the type of cancer a patient is fighting, their general health, and chemotype and dosage, many…

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23 Sep

Cardiac Catheterization

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Angiogram, Cardiac Catheterisation 0 comments

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure performed by cardiologists to evaluate a patient’s heart condition. Prior to starting the procedure, your doctor will give you mild sedation with intravenous medications and some local sedation at catheter insertion site. During the procedure, your…

23 Sep

Arrhythmias: Causes and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Arrhythmias 0 comments

Arrhythmia refers to a condition that causes changes in a heart’s regular rhythm, whether by slowing it down, speeding it up, or causing it to beat irregularly. Typically, the condition is more common in people over 50 years old. However,…

23 Sep

Angina: Causes and Treatment

Sep , 23 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Angina, Cardiac Surgery 0 comments

Have you ever felt pressure in your chest? What about an odd squeezing sensation? If so, you might have angina. For many people, angina is a sign that something is wrong and that you might be at risk of a…

20 Sep

Mitral Valve Stenosis: Symptoms and Treatment

Sep , 20 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Mitral stenosis 0 comments

The heart is divided into four major chambers, the left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium and the right ventricle. The valve present between the left atrium and the left ventricle is called the mitral valve. The valve present between the…

20 Sep

Mitral Regurgitation: Symptoms and Treatment

Sep , 20 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Mitral regurgitation 0 comments

19 Jul

Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device (WATCHMAN device): Indications and Risks

Jul , 19 , 2018 Healthsoul Cardiology Cardiac Electrophysiology, Left Atrial Appendage Occluder (Watchman Device) 0 comments

Your heart is made up of four chambers; the upper left and right atria and the lower left and right ventricle. These chambers contract rhythmically to pump blood to the rest of the body. Conditions like atrial fibrillation increase the…

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