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… Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump On this page: Overview Overview An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps … it may be used to treat someone with an emergency heart valve problem or severe heart failure. It is only used for a …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What … Overview Open surgery is done to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm . It is called an open surgery because the … to prevent an infection. Why It Is Done Repairing an aortic aneurysm is often recommended if the aneurysm is at …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve replacement is most often done as an open-heart … valve is very tight and narrow, it's called mitral valve stenosis. In both of these cases, blood does not flow …
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… Mitral Valve Repair Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To … How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mitral valve repair is typically done during an open-heart surgery. … valve is very tight and narrow, it's called mitral valve stenosis. In both of these cases, blood doesn't flow through …
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… Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … type of surgery done to treat lumbar (low back) spinal stenosis . This is also called decompression surgery. This … it may take 4 to 8 weeks. Why It Is Done Surgery for spinal stenosis is considered when: Severe symptoms restrict normal …
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… Endovascular Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm On this page: Treatment Overview What To … It Works Risks Treatment Overview Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair fixes an aneurysm in your aorta. An … to prevent an infection. Why It Is Done Repairing an aortic aneurysm is often recommended if the aneurysm is at …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … physiotherapy instead. Key points to remember Spinal stenosis in the low back (lumbar spine) can cause pain, …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the … the facts Your options Get a screening test for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Don't get a screening test. If you already …
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… infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of … valve is narrowed, this problem is called aortic valve stenosis. If the mitral valve is narrowed, this problem is …
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… Open/close information section Health Topics Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery … Antiplatelets Aortic Aneurysm Aortic Dissection Aortic Valve Regurgitation Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding … About Surgery Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery Aortic Valve Stenosis Aortobifemoral Bypass Surgery Arrhythmias and …
