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A cardiac cath can be done on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider’s practices. You’ll remove any jewelry or other objects…

What is cardiac catheterization for children? Cardiac catheterization is a procedure to diagnose and treat certain heart problems. To do this, the healthcare provider puts a long, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood vessel. The healthcare provider then guides the catheter…

Many cardiac conditions require clinical care by a physician or other heart care professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.   © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company,…

These procedures are used to evaluate and treat heart and blood vessel disease (cardiovascular disease or coronary artery disease). Talk with your healthcare provider or heart care provider for more specific information. Procedures for abnormal heart rhythms Catheter…

What is cardiac rehabilitation? Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program to help people who have heart disease. It’s designed to improve heart recovery and your ability to function, and prepare you for future daily activities. It’s overseen by a…

What is cardiac resynchronization therapy? Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is treatment to help restore the normal rhythm (timing pattern) of the heartbeat. A dual chamber pacemaker can help coordinate the timing of the upper heart chambers (atria) and the lower…

What is cardiac sarcoma? Cancer is made of abnormal cells that grow out of control. The abnormal cells often grow to form a lump or mass called a tumor. Cancer cells can also grow into (invade) nearby areas. And they…

What is cardiac tamponade? Cardiac tamponade happens when extra fluid builds up in the space around the heart. This fluid puts pressure on the heart and prevents it from pumping well. This is a medical emergency. A fibrous sac called…

Does this test have other names? Cardiolipin antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA), anticardiolipin, aCL antibody What is this test? A cardiolipin antibodies test looks for a certain kind of antibody in your blood. An antibody is a substance in your blood…

What is cardiomyopathy? Any disorder that affects the heart muscle is called a cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy causes the heart to lose its ability to pump blood well. In some cases, the heart rhythm also becomes disturbed. This leads to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). How does cardiomyopathy differ…

What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is disease of the heart muscle. It makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. There are different types of the disease. Each of these can cause the heart muscle to get larger, thicken, or…

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