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How can I have a healthy pregnancy?
You are probably already aware that you need to take special care of yourself when you are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the Ross procedure for heart valve replacement?
The Ross procedure is a type of heart valve replacement to replace an aortic valve that is... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is open-heart surgery?
Open-heart surgery is an operation in which the heart-lung machine is used to support the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is an off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery?
Off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) is a beating heart surgery that allows the surgeon to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is cardiomyoplasty?
Cardiomyoplasty is an investigational surgical treatment for heart failure that involves taking... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the Batista surgical procedure for heart failure?
The Batista procedure is an investigational surgical procedure being used as a treatment for... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I reduce my risk of heart disease?
Practice these heart healthy behaviors to reduce your risk of developing heart disease: Stop... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is valvular insufficiency?
Valvular insufficiency is a condition when a heart valve doesn't close tightly, causing blood... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is my risk of heart disease if I am a woman with diabetes?
Because women with type 2 diabetes have elevated levels of insulin in their bloodstreams,... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can a woman lower her risk for heart disease?
To reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), look for the symptoms and follow the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is transesophageal echocardiography?
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a test that allows your doctor to record ultrasound... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the ventricle of the heart?
A ventricle is one of the two lower chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are vasodilators?
A vasodilator is a medication that causes widening or relaxation of blood vessel walls.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What vaccines should I get if I have heart failure?
A vaccine is weakened or dead germs, given by injection, that protect against infectious... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a stress test to evaluate heart health?
A stress test is an exercise test that examines the function of the heart. Patients are asked... Full Answer12/31/1969
