Monday, October, 26, 2009
What To Expect Of Heart Valve Repair
July 15, 2009
Researchers who tested a reversible implant called the Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Annuloplasty (PTMA) system--which is installed via a catheter--say this new method appears effective in repairing leaky mitral heart valves.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Jane M. Martin
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Health Expert
I can't tell you how many times a person with emphysema/COPD has come up to me, really frustrated,...
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By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
Lisa Nelson RD #3: Please explain briefly what a leaking valve is and if someone chooses not to...
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By Dr. Larry Weinrauch
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Health Expert
Our hearts are vital pumps. Just like any pump they work best at the pressures for which they are...
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By Lisa Nelson
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Health Expert
Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered. Many of you...
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Health Guide
The most common heart valve abnormality is called Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP), which affects between 5 percent and 20 percent of the population. It is more commonly found in women than men and...
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Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment can make the difference between life and death. ...
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Surgery and DevicesRevascularization SurgeryRevascularization surgery helps to restore blood flow to the heart. It can treat blocked arteries in patients with coronary artery disease and may help...
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What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring...
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Tounderstand what occurs in heart failure, it is useful to be familiar with the how the heart works and its anatomy. The heart is composed of two independent pumping systems, one on the...
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) A two-in-one test may help save the lives of heart attack patients. New research from the University of Calgary, Canada shows two...
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