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Technological innovations have made heart failure treatments increasingly successful. Learn about advancements taking the place of heart transplants in some patients. Understanding what to expect of the surgery itself, potential risks, and follow-up care are critical to long term stability.
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Written in plain English by a cardiologist and a clinical psychologist specializing in heart disease, this is a practical "what-to-expect" guide that will help readers cope with their confusion, fear, and lack of information, as well as decode what doctors really mean when they describe procedures, treatments, and medications. The authors clearly explain these issues so that anyone who is at risk of heart disease, or who already has it, will have...
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"For centuries, the human heart seemed beyond our understanding: an inscrutable shuddering mass that was the spark of life as well as somehow the driver of emotion and the seat of the soul. As the cardiologist and bestselling author Sandeep Jauhar shows in [this book], it was only recently that we demolished age-old taboos and developed the science to change the way we live. Deftly weaving together his own experiences with the defining discoveries...
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In the absence of good, trustworthy information, patients are guided mostly by their fear instincts when diagnosed with heart disease. With the misperception that more is better, they all too often end up agreeing to undergo every test and treatment recommendation of their harried healthcare provider, who could well be influenced by accepted norms, cognitive biases, medicolegal concerns, or economic considerations. All this leads to gross overuse...
7) Arrhythmias
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A change in the heart's normal electrical conduction system can result in an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. An arrhythmia can be an abnormally slow heartbeat, or an abnormally fast heartbeat. In some cases, it can be fatal.
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The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease, Second Edition examines the function of the heart and the cardiovascular system and the major diseases and disorders that impact their health. This revised book discusses how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. The causes and factors that contribute to heart disease are explained as well as preventive measures and steps to live a heart-healthy...
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Inside the chest cavity are the left coronary artery and right coronary artery, which supply blood to the heart muscle. Damage to or blockages of either artery reduce blood flow in the affected artery, resulting in decreased oxygen delivery to the heart muscle. This condition, called ischemia, can cause pain. If a coronary artery's inner wall becomes damaged, plaque consisting of lipids (fats) and clotted blood can build up, causing progressive narrowing...
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If left untreated, hypertension can lead to the thickening of arterial walls causing its lumen, or blood passageway, to narrow in diameter. As a result, the heart must work harder to pump blood through the narrowed arterial openings. In addition, people with hypertension may be more susceptible to stroke.
11) Sick girl
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In a thought-provoking memoir, a young law student recounts her harrowing battle with heart disease, from the initial misdiagnosis to the heart transplant that saved her life and ongoing recovery, offering a patient's perspective on the process and medical system and her efforts to build a new life.
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The most common diseases in our society today, cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease and diabetes, are a concern for everyone. And yet, those who are diagnosed with them often feel helpless as they search for answers in a muddle of conflicting information. The third film in a four-part documentary series accompanies doctors and patients as they battle heart disease and despair for a life that is filled with hope. What successes have been achieved in...
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This clinical program thoroughly addresses all aspects of hypertension, including risk factors, impact on the vascular system and organs, diagnosis, and treatment through lifestyle modification and pharmaceutical means. Special attention is given to the proper technique for taking blood pressure. In addition, the therapeutic values and side effects of hypertension medicines such as thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel...
15) Atherosclerosis
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Normally, the walls of an artery are smooth, allowing blood to flow unimpeded. Atherosclerosis occurs when harmful material collects on the wall of an artery. This material includes fat, cholesterol, and other substances. Eventually, the material builds up and a plaque is formed, narrowing the artery. When the build-up is severe, a clot could block the vessel completely.
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Nurses must deliver up-to-date, clinically effective, evidence-based care across a range of settings and develop nursing services to meet changing demands. The revised and expanded Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing 3rd edition is tailored to provide the essential knowledge nurses need; at their fingertips when they need it. This handbook will guide the reader systematically through the care of patients with a wide range of cardiac problems. Each...
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Time lost is brain lost ... when it comes to a stroke. That's an important concept, since stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States; if not treated right away, a stroke can leave its victims disabled physically, mentally, and emotionally. As soon as a stroke occurs the clock starts ticking, and the sooner the person having a stroke can get medical attention the better the chance for a good outcome. This program takes a look at risk...
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Specialized cardiac muscle cells, collectively known as the Cardiac Conducting System, coordinate heart contractions. The main components of this system are the SA node, AV node, bundle of His, bundle branches, and Purkinje fibers. The contraction process starts with a signal from the SA node (also called the anatomical pacemaker), causing the artrial muscles to contract. The signal then travels to the AV node, through the bundle of His, down the...
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This program explores pulmonary arterial hypertension, a relatively rare disorder that attacks a patient's heart and lungs. Today there are specialized PH centers that educate patients and their families about this condition. These centers offer information on the availability of research studies that might be beneficial and help to connect patients with support groups in their area. While this is an extremely serious disease, effective new treatments...
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