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When should I call my doctor if my child has a heart murmur?
Call your doctor about your child's heart murmur if your child: Has a blue-colored tint to the... Full Answer05/24/8353
What causes non-innocent heart murmurs in children?
A "noninnocent" heart murmur can be caused by an abnormal structure in the heart or in the... Full Answer05/24/8147
What should I tell my doctor before taking clopidogrel?
Before taking clopidogrel, which helps prevent dangerous blood clots from forming in blood... Full Answer05/24/7833
What is cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy occurs when narrowed blood vessels let less blood flow through the heart, causing... Full Answer05/24/7601
Does excess body fat increase the risk of CHD in women?
Not only is having excess fat a risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), but also where the fat is... Full Answer05/24/7462
What should I do if I'm having a heart attack?
If you or someone you know has signs of a heart attack: Do not wait longer than five minutes to... Full Answer05/24/7183
What are coronary arteries?
Heart muscle needs its own supply of blood and oxygen to keep pumping. Blood is carried to heart... Full Answer05/24/6990
How can I help prevent plaque buildup if I have carotid artery stenosis?
There are steps you can take to help lessen further plaque buildup in your arteries if you have... Full Answer05/24/6815
What is congestive cardiomyopathy?
Congestive (dilated) cardiomyopathy is the most common form of the cardiomyopathies, which affect... Full Answer05/24/6545
When should I call my doctor after heart valve replacement surgery?
After heart valve surgery, remember to report these symptoms to your doctor: Shortness of... Full Answer05/24/6316
How does an echocardiogram work?
An echocardiogram gives a picture of the size, shape, and movement of the valves and heart muscle... Full Answer05/24/5998
What should I expect after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)?
You can expect the following after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), a test that uses sound... Full Answer05/24/5594
What should I do before transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)?
Before transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) -- a test that uses sound waves to see the heart... Full Answer05/24/5382
What is transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) used for?
Your doctor orders transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to get information about your heart and... Full Answer05/24/5110
What should I expect after a synchronized cardioversion?
After a synchronized cardioversion -- a procedure used to correct an irregular heartbeat... Full Answer05/24/4796
