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… Mitral valve replacement is most often done as an open-heart surgery. Minimally invasive types of surgery may be … The damaged mitral valve is removed and replaced with a new heart valve. The damaged valve is cut out. Then the new … Heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation. Heart attack. Stroke. Blood clots caused by the new valve. …
Medications
… side effects. Sexual activity may put extra strain on your heart, especially if you have heart problems. If you have … history, especially of: heart problems (such as heart attack or life-threatening irregular heartbeat in the past 6 months, chest pain/angina, heart failure) stroke in the past 6 months kidney …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares). Usually gout symptoms develop suddenly and … and inflammation of the sac that covers the outside of the heart, a condition called pericarditis. How To Use Read the … doesn't go away, fever) unusual weakness/tiredness fast heartbeat shortness of breath signs of kidney problems (such …
Medications
… Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to … history, especially of: heart problems (such as heart attack or life-threatening irregular heartbeat in the past 6 months, chest pain/angina, heart failure) stroke in the past 6 months high or …
Medications
… Uses Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the …
Medications
… any very serious side effects, including: symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of … speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion) signs of heart failure (such as sudden weight gain, swelling …
Medications
… Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to … history, especially of: heart problems (such as heart attack or life-threatening irregular heartbeat in the past 6 months, chest pain/angina, heart failure) stroke in the past 6 months kidney …
Medications
… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to prevent heart attacks in people with a certain type of heart disease …
Medications
… of testosterone can cause serious side effects such as heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, liver disease, mental/mood problems, …
Medical tests
… is a test to help your doctor look at the inside of your heart. A small device called a transducer directs sound waves toward your heart. The sound waves make a picture of the heart's valves … mean poor blood flow to the heart muscle or an old heart attack. A thin, bulging area of the heart wall may indicate …