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… connect the normal coronary arteries with one another. When the heart is healthy, these … Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Robert A. Kloner MD, PhD - Cardiology Current as of: … Husney MD - Family Medicine & Robert A. Kloner MD, PhD - Cardiology This information …
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… a catheter into an artery in your upper leg (groin) or wrist. The doctor moves the catheter … the catheter into a blood vessel in the groin, arm, or wrist. A very thin guide wire … severely reduced blood flow (ischemia) to an area of heart muscle caused by one narrowed …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… times you can predict. They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during … doctor see if a change in treatment—such as medicines, angioplasty , or coronary artery … of death from the procedure include heart failure, heart valve problems, and chronic …
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… tried medicines for angina symptoms. Have had tests that showed that angioplasty might help … to have an angiogram. Depending on what that test finds, an angioplasty can sometimes be … might you have angioplasty? You may have had tests such as an exercise stress test or a …
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… flows to heart muscle, Regardless of which type of blood vessel is used, oxygen-rich … and sore for the first few weeks. Your chest, shoulders, and upper back may ache. These … need to. Manage other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high …
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… symptoms. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and procedures are used. Lifestyle changes include … and lower your risk of having a blood clot. Procedures that improve blood flow to the … symptoms. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and procedures are used. Lifestyle changes …
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… graft (CABG) surgery, your surgeon will use a healthy blood vessel from another part of your … vessel The surgeon can remove a piece of healthy blood vessel from these places in the … assistant may begin to remove, or harvest, a healthy blood vessel from your arm (radial …
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… Conditions Basics What is acute coronary syndrome? Acute coronary syndrome is an emergency. It happens when the … starts to die. Any type of acute coronary syndrome needs to be treated right away. What …
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… for you. The decision depends on your overall health, how bad your coronary artery disease … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai …
