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What is cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy occurs when narrowed blood vessels let less blood flow through the heart,
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What is congestive cardiomyopathy?
Congestive (dilated) cardiomyopathy is the most common form of the cardiomyopathies, which
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How does an echocardiogram work?
An echocardiogram gives a picture of the size, shape, and movement of the valves and heart
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What should I expect after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)?
You can expect the following after transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), a test that uses
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What should I do before transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)?
Before transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) -- a test that uses sound waves to see the heart
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What is transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) used for?
Your doctor orders transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to get information about your heart
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What is a treadmill stress test?
A stress or treadmill test allows an electrocardiogram, or ECG, to be obtained while you walk
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What should I expect during echocardiography?
During echocardiography (echo) -- a simple test in which the heart can be seen and studied
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What should I expect during a peripheral arterial evaluation?
A peripheral arterial evaluation (done to evaluate the arterial blood flow in the arms or
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What is nonaerobic exercise?
Non-aerobic activities exercise areis usually "start and stop" activities that do not keep the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the side effects of a coronary CTA?
A coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) -- a study of the inside of your tiny heart
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What is a coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA)?
A coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) (also called CT coronary angiography) is a study... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I know my overall cardiovascular health?
In order to ascertain your overall cardiovascular health, one needs to undergo the following
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What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is similar to the pressure one encounters in water pipes. The upper number is
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Why should I check my blood pressure regularly?
Blood pressure is similar to pressure one encounters in water pipes. The upper number is systolic,... Full Answer12/31/1969
