Posted: Published on January 23rd, 2019
Implantable cardiac (cardioverter) defibrillators facts What are implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs)? An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small electronic device installed inside the chest to prevent sudden death from cardiac arrest due to life threatening abnormally fast heart rhythms (tachycardias) Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 22nd, 2019
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Posted: Published on January 21st, 2019
Humans have long dreamed of a wonder drug, something to help us stay young and energetic forever simply by swallowing a pill or drinking a magic potion. Some think that injections of human growth hormone might be that secret ingredient to eternal youth. Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 20th, 2019
There's currently no cure for muscular dystrophy (MD), but a variety of treatments can help to manage the condition. Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 20th, 2019
Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure in the arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from the to the rest of the body. As the heart beats, it forces blood through the arteries to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. The strength of the blood pushing against the artery walls is blood pressure, which is measured in units called millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 18th, 2019
Main Content University Heart interventional cardiologists, available 24 hours a day, use the most advanced, innovative tools and skills to manipulate tiny catheters inside blood vessels to access and repair narrowed arteries or a weakened heart muscle often caused by plaque build-up (arteriosclerosis). These non-surgical procedures can often be performed through an artery in the wrist, allowing for same-day discharge, less discomfort, and quicker recovery. The interventional portion of the procedure is often performed at the time of a diagnostic cardiac catheterization, but may be deferred to a later date depending on individual circumstances Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 18th, 2019
Our Services WakeMed Heart & Vascular Physicians cardiologists are dedicated to providing a wide range of services to keep you and your heart healthy in locations convenient to you. Our general cardiologists also spend a lot of time helping patients manage their heart disease symptoms through lifestyle changes and medication.Many people visit a general cardiologist because they have one of the following symptoms or conditions. Our providers are board-certified in a wide range of specialties, and we are welcoming new patients and most insurance plans Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 18th, 2019
About our Interventional Cardiology Program We believe quality and safety are top priorities. Our program participates in national and international quality improvement efforts including: Interventional cardiology is truly the future of heart care for children and adults, allowing complex procedures to be successfully completed while leaving the patient with a band-aid, rather than a scar. At Nationwide Children's, the full range of interventional cardiology procedures is available: Dramatic improvements in interventional cardiac catheterization treatments and techniques allow specialists to care for more and more cardiac problems without surgery Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 18th, 2019
The Interventional Cardiology department at Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital provides advanced technology for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Equipped with seven cardiac and endovascular labs and four electrophysiology labs, Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital performs more than 14,000 interventional procedures a year Continue reading →
Posted: Published on January 16th, 2019
About Conference Conference Series LLC ltd invites you to attend the 2ndAnnual Congress on Emergency Medicine & Acute Care during April 29-30, 2019 at Helsinki, Finland focusing on the theme Advancement in emergency medicine and acute care. We heartily invite all the participants who have an interest in sharing their data and analysis within the space of medicine & Acute care. Continue reading →