Heart Disease Articles A-Z
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Angioplasties are performed in a "cath lab." This eMedTV segment provides basic information about angioplasty and the cath lab, including details concerning things you can expect to see (such as monitors and other equipment) during your surgery.
| Angioplasty Complications -- Final Thoughts |
This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.
Angioplasty Complications and Immediate Surgery
As this eMedTV page explains, serious complications during angioplasty can require emergency interventions such as coronary artery bypass surgery. This article discusses angioplasty complications and immediate surgery.
Angioplasty is a procedure used to unblock a coronary artery. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a comprehensive overview of the angioplasty procedure, including information on the use of stents and balloon catheters during the procedure.
After an angioplasty, most people stay in the hospital for one to two days. This eMedTV article offers a step-by-step look at angioplasty recovery, from what to expect in the recovery room to precautions to be aware of once you are home.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Abrupt or Sudden Closure of the Artery |
During angioplasty, a tear to the inside of the artery may occur as the balloon expands against the plaque. This video talks about what can happen if the tear progresses and becomes quite large.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Allergic Reaction To Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Bleeding Problems |
This clip explains the bleeding problems that can be associated with blood-thinning drugs.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Blood Clots |
This video clip gives an overview of blood clots, including how they are treated.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Blood Vessel Injuries |
Blood clots and ongoing bleeding are two of the blood vessel problems that can occur with this procedure. This video clip talks in detail about these and other problems.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Coronary Bypass, Balloon Pump, and/or Pacemaker |
This clip discusses the likelihood of needing a coronary bypass surgery during angioplasty.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Heart Attack |
This interactive clip talks about the risk of heart attack during this procedure.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Heart Injury |
This clip deals with some of the heart injuries that can occur with this procedure.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Infections |
This video clip explains why infections are unlikely with a cardiac catheterization.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Irregular Heartbeats |
Irregular heart rhythms are a relatively common occurrence during this procedure. This video clip takes a closer look at irregular heart rhythms.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Kidney Problems |
This video clip explains the likelihood of kidneys problems and how it's handled.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Loss of Life |
This video clip describes the chances of loss of life occurring.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Medical Equipment Failure |
This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.
| Angioplasty Risks -- Stroke |
Strokes are another complication of this procedure. This video clip explains how often this complication occurs.
Angioplasty Risks and Kidney Disease
Patients with kidney disease have a higher risk of kidney failure when they undergo an angioplasty. As this eMedTV segment explains, this is due to the use of intravenous contrast dye. This article discusses angioplasty risks and kidney disease.
People with angina are more likely to have a heart attack than those without angina. This eMedTV page provides an overview of angina, which occurs when the heart muscle temporarily lacks oxygen-rich blood. Anjina is a common misspelling of angina.
| Antes de su Cirugía de Corazón |
Hablemos ahora de lo que sucederá antes del procedimiento.
Since plant sterol products are very common, many people wonder, "Are plant sterols safe?" This eMedTV page discusses the safety of plant sterols and explains what you should be aware of before using any plant sterol supplements.
| Arterias Bloqueadas (cabg) |
Ahora que ha visto cómo funciona un corazón sano, veamos lo que sucede cuando las arterias coronarias se estrechan o bloquean.
Artery Reclosure and Angioplasty
Artery reclosure during angioplasty may be caused by such things as blood clots or a tear in the artery. This eMedTV segment discusses artery reclosure and angioplasty, including information about how a reclosure is treated.
Artery Reclosure and Atherectomy
Artery reclosure can occur after an atherectomy if a tear becomes too large and blocks blood flow. This eMedTV page explains the link between artery reclosure and atherectomy, why it occurs, possible symptoms, and how it is treated.
As this eMedTV article explains, studies on aspirin and heart attacks indicate that the drug may reduce the risk of heart attacks. This eMedTV article discusses aspirin and heart attack in detail, including who should and should not take the drug.
This eMedTV article discusses aspirin and heart disease, and provides general guidelines for who should take aspirin. However, this approach should be discussed with your doctor first to weigh the risks of aspirin versus the benefits.
During an atherectomy, a special pulverizing device is used to clean the arteries in your heart. This eMedTV Web page discusses this procedure in detail, including why it is performed, recovery expectations, and possible complications.
While your doctor may recommend it, you may decide you don't want an atherectomy. Alternatives explained in this eMedTV article include heart medications or bypass surgery.
Before an atherectomy, you will be taken to the cath lab, which is where the procedure is performed. This eMedTV resource discusses atherectomy and the cath lab, what monitors might be used, and what you may see and hear.
Atherectomy Complications and Immediate Surgery
Although rare, there is a risk of developing atherectomy complications, and immediate surgery may be needed. This eMedTV resource discusses the complications that can occur and the type of surgery often performed in such cases, such as bypass.
Depending on whether your doctor chooses to use a stent, your results after an atherectomy may vary. This eMedTV segment describes reasonable atherectomy expectations, statistics about the procedure, and possible benefits of the surgery.
An atherectomy procedure is performed to open dangerous blockages in your heart. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses what typically occurs during and after this procedure, as well as symptoms to watch for during the surgery.
During your atherectomy recovery period, you need to avoid strenuous physical activity for one to two weeks. This eMedTV Web page explains other aspects of the recovery process, including restrictions your doctor will place on you after you go home.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Abrupt or Sudden Closure of the Artery |
During angioplasty, a tear to the inside of the artery may occur as the balloon expands against the plaque. This video talks about what can happen if the tear progresses and becomes quite large.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Allergic Reaction to Medication |
This video explains why allergic reactions to medicines occur and how likely they are.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Bleeding Problems |
This clip explains the bleeding problems that can be associated with blood-thinning drugs.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Blood Clots |
This video clip gives an overview of blood clots, including how they are treated.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Blood Vessel Injuries |
Blood clots and ongoing bleeding are two of the blood vessel problems that can occur with this procedure. This video clip talks in detail about these and other problems.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Coronary Bypass, Balloon Pump, and/or Pacemaker |
This clip discusses the likelihood of needing a coronary bypass surgery during angioplasty.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Heart Attack |
This interactive clip talks about the risk of heart attack during this procedure.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Heart Injury |
This clip deals with some of the heart injuries that can occur with this procedure.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Infections |
This video clip explains why infections are unlikely with a cardiac catheterization.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Irregular Heartbeats |
Irregular heart rhythms are a relatively common occurrence during this procedure. This video clip takes a closer look at irregular heart rhythms.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Kidney Problems |
This video clip explains the likelihood of kidneys problems and how it's handled.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Loss of Life |
This video clip describes the chances of loss of life occurring.
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| Atherectomy Risks -- Medical Equipment Failure |
This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.
| Atherectomy Risks -- No Reflow |
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