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… Cardiac Cachexia On this page: Overview Overview Cardiac cachexia is unintentional severe weight loss caused by …
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… Cardiac Arrest On this page: What is cardiac arrest? In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops beating. This …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation On this page: Health Tools What Happens Phases of Cardiac Rehab Why It Is Done Examinations and Tests Risks When to Call a Doctor Benefits of Cardiac Rehab Self-Care …
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… Cardiac Output On this page: Overview … and other nutrients to the brain and other vital organs. Cardiac output is the term that describes the amount of blood your heart pumps each minute. Doctors think about cardiac output in terms of the following equation: Cardiac …
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… Cardiac Catheterization On this page: Test Overview Why It … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Cardiac catheterization is a test to check your heart. This … that is inserted into the heart through blood vessels. A cardiac catheterization can check blood flow in the coronary …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Exercise On this page: Overview … Information Overview Exercise is an important part of cardiac rehab. You may do some new exercises and may be … stage of a rehab program. This is when you continue your cardiac rehab on your own without close supervision. What …
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… Cardiac Device Monitoring On this page: Overview Overview Cardiac devices include pacemakers and ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators). Cardiac devices have very advanced features. Your doctor can …
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… Cardiac Enzyme Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Cardiac enzyme studies measure the levels of enzymes and … in the blood may rise when those other tissues are damaged. Cardiac enzyme studies must always be compared with your …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Overview After you start a cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) program, you will work with … year) Cardiologist, internist Heart specialist, including cardiac electrophysiologist They give specialty medical care …
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… Cardiac Catheterization in Children On this page: Overview … Why It Is Done Results Overview Cardiac catheterization is a procedure your doctor uses to … who have a child with a similar problem. Why It Is Done A cardiac catheterization can be used to: See details of the …
