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SCAI was established in 1976 under the guidance of Drs. F. Mason Sones and Melvin P. Judkins.

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“You and Your Stent”

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Did you know Cardiovascular Disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S.? Members of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) are the world's foremost authorities in treating cardiovascular disease. SCAI supports the fight against cardiovascular disease by advancing patient care in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through patient/physician education including its comprehensive patient education website, http://www.seconds-count.org.

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9 Hours Ago

What causes a stroke?

All organs and tissues in your body need a steady stream of oxygenated blood to function. If your brain does not receive the proper amount of blood, you may have a stroke. Stroke is the third highest cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease and cancer, and is a leading cause...
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10 Hours Ago

Why does tetralogy of Fallot cause my skin to turn blue?

In tetralogy of Fallot, the heart’s lower right pumping chamber (the right ventricle) has an abnormally narrow outlet to the lungs. This forces some of the blood that is low in oxygen (and darker in color) to cross through the hole in the wall between the two lower chambers, entering directly to...
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4 Days Ago

What medications are used to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?

The abnormal circulation pattern that develops in patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) can be treated in the neonatal (near-birth) period with indomethacin or ibuprofen. Given as an intravenous (IV) solution into the vein, these medications typically do not work well beyond the neonatal period. In infants
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4 Days Ago

What is high blood pressure?

Many studies have been performed to determine how blood pressure corresponds to risk for medical problems, such as heart attack or stroke. Your healthcare provider will measure the pressure in your arm to determine if your blood pressure is high - at a level that could increase your risk for having.
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On May 09

How does exercise affect the body?

Exercise affects the body positively when done in moderation and gradually increased as all muscles become stronger. Any time you move your body in a sustained, continuous way - such as walking, jogging, bicycling, or dancing - you are using your muscles more than you do when your body is at rest,..
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On May 09

What is the difference between radial and femoral angiography?

Many invasive and interventional cardiologists in the United States prefer femoral angiography and angioplasty. This simply means that when they perform a procedure to see inside the arteries of the heart using x-rays (angiography) or treat an arterial blockage (angioplasty), they start by puncturin
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On May 04

What is cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

The human body has different systems for handling different functions. The cardiovascular system is responsible for distributing blood throughout your body. It includes the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease, or CVD, refers to a broad range of diseases that affect this system. Among...
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On May 04

What are some examples of statins?

Some common examples of statin medications are:• atorvastatin (Lipitor)• fluvastatin (Lescol)• lovastatin (Mevacor)• pravastatin (Pravachol)• rosuvastatin (Crestor)• simvastatin (Zocor)
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On May 03

What is it like to participate in a clinical trial?

You may feel that participating in a clinical trial would give you better access to treatment, or perhaps you would like to help advance knowledge that can save or improve lives. In a clinical trial, human subjects volunteer as participants in a research study to evaluate the safety and effectivenes
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On May 03

How do doctors treat adults with congenital heart defects?

Most adults who were born with heart disease require lifelong follow-up with a cardiologist. They may also need treatments, such as special medications, implantation of pacemakers, or procedures to repair new or recurrent heart defects. The procedures can involve open-heart surgery or procedures...
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On May 03

What does it mean to give “informed consent” for a clinical trial?

If you choose to participate in a clinical trial (a research study to test the effectiveness and safety of a new medical innovation such as a medication or medical device), you will be required to give what is called your informed consent. During the informed consent process, doctors and nurses i...
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On Apr 28

What is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine?

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted throughout the night. A CPAP machine requires wearing a mask over the nose and uses air blown through a tube to continuously...
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On Apr 27

What can I expect from group counseling for smoking cessation?

Receiving counseling while trying to quit smoking - whether in person or via telephone or computer - has been shown to improve success rates. Repeated visits, calls, or chats with a trained counselor (usually a nurse or a therapist) increase long-term smoking cessation rates. You may find that group
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On Apr 26

Is a leaky pulmonary valve dangerous?

A leaky pulmonary valve can be problematic if it is severe. If the pulmonary valve begins to allow significant amounts of blood to leak back into the heart, then the heart’s right pumping chamber (the right ventricle) must begin to work harder to pump more blood - both the backward-flowing leaked...
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On Apr 24

How is sleep apnea diagnosed?

If your healthcare provider suspects you may have sleep apnea - a serious sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted throughout the night – he or she may refer you to a sleep medicine specialist. This specially trained professional will ask you questions about your medical history, perform...
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