Coronary Angiogram With Stent Coronary angiogram with stent placement, also known as angioplasty, is a procedure to widen or open a narrow blood vessel of the heart (coronary artery). Arteries may become blocked by cholesterol build-up (plaques) in the lining of the artery wall. When a coronary artery becomes partially blocked, blood flow to that […]
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A coronary angiogram is an X-ray procedure that is used to examine the arteries in the heart. Contrast dye is injected through a long, thin tube (catheter) into these arteries. Then X-rays are taken to show any blockage in these arteries. You may have this procedure if you: Are having chest pain, or other symptoms […]
Cooking With Less Salt Cooking with less salt is one way to reduce the amount of sodium you get from food. Sodium is one of the elements that make up salt. It is found naturally in foods and is also added to certain foods. Depending on your condition and overall health, your healthcare provider or […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Overview What is congenital heart disease? Congenital heart disease is a problem with the heart that is present at birth. “Congenital” […]
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that is done to help a person whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped (cardiac arrest). When the heart stops beating, blood flow to the brain and other vital organs also stops. Brain damage or death can occur if this is not treated within minutes. Doing chest compressions moves […]
Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Pediatric Complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC) is a heart condition in which there is a large hole in the centre of the heart and only one heart valve. Normally, the heart is divided into four chambers, and there is one valve on each side of the heart. The chambers on the […]
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the main blood vessel that delivers blood from the heart to the rest of the body (aorta). This narrowing prevents blood from passing through the aorta the way it should. As a result, the heart has to pump harder than usual. Coarctation of the aorta is a […]
Why am I having this test? The CK-MB test is performed to help determine if you have heart muscle damage that is caused by a heart attack. It may be done as part of an emergency evaluation of your heart. A CK-MB test alone is not enough to diagnose a heart attack. Your health care […]
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition where the leg veins cannot effectively pump blood from the legs to the heart. This happens when the vein walls are either stretched, weakened, or damaged, or when the valves inside the vein are damaged. With the right treatment, you should be able to continue with an active life. […]
Chronic Respiratory Failure Chronic respiratory failure is a long-term type of respiratory failure. Respiratory failure is when one or both of these things happen: Oxygen cannot pass from the lungs into the blood, causing the blood oxygen level to drop. Loss of blood oxygen means tissues and organs may not work well. A gas called […]