What is cardiac rehabilitation? Cardiac rehabilitation is a treatment program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have heart problems. Cardiac rehabilitation includes exercise training, education, and counseling to help you get stronger and return to an active lifestyle. This program can help you get better faster and reduce any future hospital […]
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A cardiac nuclear scan is a test that measures blood flow to the heart when a person is resting and when he or she is exercising. The test looks for problems such as: Not enough blood reaching a portion of the heart. The heart muscle not working normally. You may need this test if: You […]
A cardiac CT angiogram is a procedure to look at the heart and the area around the heart. It may be done to help find the cause of chest pains or other symptoms of heart disease. During this procedure, a substance called contrast dye is injected into the blood vessels in the area to be […]
Cardiac contusion is an injury, or bruise, to the heart. This means that the chambers of the heart (atria and ventricles) are injured by a hard, direct hit (trauma) to the chest area. The injury can range from mild to serious. If the heart injury is mild, there may be no symptoms. Serious trauma to the heart […]
The following information offers guidance on how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Tenderness or swelling around […]
Cardiac biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of heart muscle for closer examination (biopsy). This procedure is often done as part of diagnosing a heart condition. The procedure is also called an endomyocardial biopsy. You may need this procedure to: Check the health of your heart after a heart transplant. Diagnose a […]
Cardiac Ablation, Care After This sheet gives you information about how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your healthcare provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your healthcare provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Bruising around […]
Cardiac ablation is a procedure to destroy, or ablate, a small amount of heart tissue in very specific places. The heart has many electrical connections. Sometimes these connections are abnormal and can cause the heart to beat very fast or irregularly. Ablating some of the areas that cause problems can improve the heart’s rhythm or […]
Caffeine withdrawal is a group of symptoms that can develop when a person who consumes a lot of caffeine every day suddenly stops or greatly reduces their caffeine intake. Caffeine is a stimulant that is usually found in coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, cocoa, chocolate, and some over-the-counter pain medicines. If you consume too much […]
Caffeine use disorder is a condition in which a person cannot control how much caffeine they consume. Caffeine is a drug that is found in many foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and energy drinks. Caffeine is also found in some medicines and over-the-counter products like alertness tablets or weight loss pills. Too […]