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… Congenital Heart Defect Types On this page: Congenital Heart Defect … and feeding. Acyanotic congenital heart defects include: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) . Atrial septal defect (ASD) . Atrioventricular septal defect . Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) . …
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… Heart Attack and Unstable Angina On this page: Overview … . These include heart block , atrial fibrillation , ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. Heart … you may take medicines or you may need a cardiac device such as a pacemaker. If your heart rate is too slow ( …
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… Fitness: Using a Pedometer, Step Counter, or Wearable Device Actionset Overview Walking is one of the best things … and stay fit. Using a pedometer, step counter, wearable device, or fitness app can remind you to walk more. It can … your doctor before you start a walking plan if you have heart problems or other health issues, or if you have not …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools … have it during the test. You may need to wear or carry a device called a portable, or ambulatory, electrocardiogram. … need to have a pacemaker. A pacemaker is an implanted device that helps correct the slow heart rate. If another …
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… Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD): Changing the Dressing On this page: Overview Related … by your nurse. Central Vascular Access Device (CVAD) Current as of: November 30, 2022 …
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… Congenital Heart Defects in Children On this page: Condition Overview … Condition Overview What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with … lifespan than average if their defect is severe or if heart failure or other complications happen. Long-term problems …
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… Coronary Arteries and Heart Function On this page: Overview … and to most of the wall between the ventricles (interventricular septum). Circumflex artery, which passes behind … muscle can't pump effectively, which can lead to heart failure . Heart Attack and Unstable …
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… Catheter Ablation for a Fast Heart Rate On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … electrical pathways are located inside or outside the atrioventricular (AV) node . This allows doctors to pinpoint … 2 , footnote 3 Ablation might be done to treat: Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) …
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… Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … include atrial fibrillation , atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia . As an emergency procedure to stop … problems include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. How …
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… Congenital Heart Disease in Adults On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview How can you live well with congenital heart disease? Here are some things you can do to help you live well when you have congenital heart disease. Get regular checkups. Adults who have …
