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What causes cardiac tamponade? | Cardiac tamponade can occur when fluid or blood rapidly accumulates in pericardial cavity and thereby cause elevated intrapericardial pressure. Below are few of the causes for fluid in pericardium leading to cardiac tamponade.
Chest trauma Rupture of aortic aneurysm (thoracic) End-stage lung cancer Heart attack (acute ... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiac tamponade ? | Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms develop. Cardiac tamponade is an emergency condition requiring immediate attention. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Atrial myxoma? | Symptoms may occur at any time, but most often they accompany a change of body position. Symptoms may include:
Breathing difficulty that is relieved when lying flat (platypnea) Breathing difficulty when asleep Chest pain or tightness Dizziness Fainting Sensation of feeling your heart beat (palpitations) Shortness of br... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Atrial myxoma? | A myxoma is a primary heart (cardiac) tumor. This means that the tumor started within the heart. Most heart tumors start somewhere else. A tumor that originates elsewhere is called a metastatic tumor to the heart.
Primary cardiac tumors are rare. Myxomas are the most common type of these rare tumors. About 75% of myxom... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Cardiac tumors ? | Myxomas are more common in women. About 10% of myxomas are passed down through families (inherited). Such tumors are called familial myxomas. They tend to occur in more than one part of the heart at a time, and often cause symptoms at a younger age than other myxomas. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiac tumors ? | Tell your health care provider if there is any family history of myxomas or if you have symptoms of atrial myxoma. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Cardiac tumors (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Although a myxoma is not cancer, complications are common. Untreated, a myxoma can lead to an embolism (tumor cells breaking off and traveling with the bloodstream), which can block blood flow or cause the myxoma to grow in another part of the body. Myxoma fragments can move to the brain, eye, or limbs.
If the tumor gr... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Cardiogenic shock? | Chest pain or pressure Coma Decreased urination Fast breathing Fast pulse Heavy sweating, moist skin Lightheadedness Loss of alertness and ability to concentrate Restlessness, agitation, confusion Shortness of breath Skin that feels cool to the touch Pale skin color or blotchy skin Weak (thready) pulse | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Cardiogenic shock? | Cardiogenic shock occurs whenever the heart is unable to pump as much blood as the body needs.
The most common causes are serious heart complications. Many of these occur during or after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). These complications include:
A large section of heart muscle that no longer moves well or doe... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiogenic shock ? | Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Cardiogenic shock (Outlook/Prognosis)? | In the past, the death rate from cardiogenic shock ranged from 80 - 90%. In more recent studies, this rate has decreased to 50 - 75%.
When cardiogenic shock is not treated, the outlook is poor. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of cardiomegaly? | It can present with the following symptoms:
Shortness of breath Dizziness Swelling (edema) Abnormal rhythm (arrhythmia) Cough
It can also be asymptomatic in some people. | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Cardiomegaly? | Cardiomegaly can occur in various disease conditions like congenital heart defects, heart valve disease, hemochromatosis, HIV, pulmonary hypertension and high blood pressure etc. It can also occur in some storage diseases like Fabry disease, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis etc. It can also occur in other conditions like alcoh... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Cardiomegaly ? | Cardiomegaly as mentioned above is a physical sign so the patient is at risk if present with the following conditions like:
High blood pressure Positive family history of cardiomyopathy Coronary artery disease Congenital heart disease | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiomegaly ? | One should seek medical care when suffering from symptoms of cardiomegaly or a positive family history. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Cardiomyopathy? | In early stages of the disease, some patient might be asymptomatic. During the course of the disease it can present with the following symptoms
Breathlessness which can be exertional or at rest. Swelling of lower limbs. Fatigue and fainting. Irregular heart beat. | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Cardiomyopathy? | Heart attacks, high blood pressure, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy, alcohol / cocaine abuse or infections can all cause cardiomyopathy. Some types of cardiomyopathy run in families. In many people, however, the cause is unknown | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Cardiomyopathy ? | People of all ages and races can have cardiomyopathy. However, certain types of the disease are more common in certain groups.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is more common in african americans than caucasians. This type of the disease also is more common in men than women.
Teens and young adults are more likely than older peo... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiomyopathy ? | One should seek medical care when suffering from symptoms of cardiomyopathy or a positive family history. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Cardiomyopathy (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Some people live long, healthy lives with cardiomyopathy. Some people don't even realize they have it. In others, however, it can make the heart less able to pump blood through the body
Some people who have cardiomyopathy—especially those who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—may live a healthy life with few probl... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Carotid artery stenosis? | You may not have any symptoms or you may have symptoms of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Some of these symptoms include:
Weakness in one part of your body Blurred vision Confusion Loss of memory Problems with speech and language Loss of sensation | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Carotid artery stenosis? | Carotid artery disease occurs when sticky, fatty substances called plaque build up in the inner lining of the arteries. The plaque may slowly block or narrow the carotid artery or cause a clot (thrombus) to form. Clots can lead to stroke. | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Carotid artery stenosis ? | Risk factors for blockage or narrowing of the arteries include:
High blood pressure Diabetes Heart disease High cholesterol Heavy alcohol use Kidney disease, especially when dialysis is needed Cocaine abuse Family history of stroke Increasing age
Smoking is also a risk factor. Smoking increases the risk of most types o... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Carotid artery stenosis ? | Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) as soon as symptoms occur. When having a stroke, every second of delay can result in more brain injury. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Carotid artery stenosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States. Some people who have a stroke recover most or all of their functions. Others die from the stroke itself or from complications. About half of those who have a stroke have long-term problems. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? | The symptoms typically start with ventricular tachycardia (VT) during physical activity or emotional stress:
Fainting is commonly the first sign of the disease Light-headedness or dizziness Palpitations or unpleasant awareness of the heartbeat
Sometimes the ventricular tachycardia goes away, and symptoms stop. At times... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? | CPVT is caused by a gene defect (abnormal gene). Genes are part of your DNA, the material passed down from parents to children, which can be passed down through families and inherited in different ways (from either one or both parents). In some cases, CPVT is autosomal dominant which means you need an abnormal gene fro... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? | Children and young adults Having a relative with CPVT Family history of fainting (syncope) or sudden death.
Thus, if you or someone in your family has CPVT, you and all other family members should see a healthcare provider to get checked. You may need a genetic test. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? | Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have a rapid, irregular pulse, faint, or have chest pain. All of these may be signs of ventricular tachycardia. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Prognosis is generally poor. But CPVT can be managed with medication compliance, ICD, regular monitoring with exercise testing and follow-ups. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Cerebral aneurysm? | A person may have an aneurysm without having any symptoms. This kind of aneurysm may be found when an MRI or CT scan of the brain is done for another reason.
A cerebral aneurysm may begin to "leak" a small amount of blood. This may cause a severe headache that a patient may describe as "the worst headache of my life." ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Cerebral aneurysm? | Aneurysms in the brain occur when there is a weakened area in the wall of a blood vessel. An aneurysm may be present from birth (congenital) or it may develop later in life, such as after a blood vessel is injured.
There are many different types of aneurysms. A berry aneurysm can vary in size from a few millimeters to ... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Cerebral aneurysm ? | About 5% of the population has some type of aneurysm in the brain, but only a small number of these aneurysms cause symptoms or rupture. Risk factors include a family history of cerebral aneurysms, and certain medical problems such as polycystic kidney disease, coarctation of the aorta, and high blood pressure. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cerebral aneurysm ? | Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have a sudden or severe headache, especially if you also have nausea, vomiting, seizures, or any other neurological symptoms.
Also call if you have a headache that is unusual for you, especially if it is severe or your worst headache ever. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Cerebral aneurysm (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The outcome varies. Patients who are in deep comas after an aneurysm rupture generally do not do as well as those with less severe symptoms.
Ruptured cerebral aneurysms are often deadly. About 25% of people die within 1 day, and another 25% die within about 3 months. Of those who survive, about 25% will have some sort ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Chagas disease? | Chagas disease has two phases -- acute and chronic. The acute phase may have no symptoms or very mild symptoms. Symptoms include:
Fever General ill feeling (malaise) Swelling of one eye Swollen red area at site of insect bite
After the acute phase the disease goes into remission. No other symptoms may appear for many y... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Chagas disease? | Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite related to the African trypanosome that causes sleeping sickness. It is spread by reduvid bugs and is one of the major health problems in South America. Due to immigration, the disease also affects people in the United States. | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Chagas disease ? | Risk factors for Chagas disease include:
Living in a hut where reduvid bugs live in the walls Living in Central or South America Poverty Receiving a blood transfusion from a person who carries the parasite but does not have active Chagas disease | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Chagas disease ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you may be infected with Chagas disease. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Chagas disease (Outlook/Prognosis)? | About 30% of infected people who are not treated will develop chronic or symptomatic Chagas disease. It may take more than 20 years from the time of the original infection to develop heart or digestive problems. Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia) may cause sudden death. Once heart failure dev... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Chest pain? | Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are mildly inconvenient, while other causes are serious, even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, tendons,... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Chest pain ? | Call 911 if:
You have sudden crushing, squeezing, tightening, or pressure in your chest. Pain radiates to your jaw, left arm, or between your shoulder blades. You have nausea, dizziness, sweating, a racing heart, or shortness of breath. You know you have angina and your chest discomfort is suddenly more intense, brough... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of angina? | It's important to know the symptoms of angina and to seek medical help if you think you are experiencing angina. Symptoms of angina can include one or more of the following:
Chest discomfort:
A common precipitating factor is exertion. Other precipitating factors include emotional stress, large meals, and cold weather. ... | Answer this question truthfully |
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What causes angina? | Angina is a symptom of underlying coronary artery disease that is characterized by a fatty material called plaque that builds up over many years on the inner walls of the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart). This build up limits the blood supply to the heart (as shown in the vide... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Chronic stable angina ? | Certain risk factors make it more likely that you will develop coronary artery disease (CAD) and subsequently present with anginal pain.
Major risk factors for stable angina that you can control include:
Smoking High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Overweight and obesity Physical inactivity Diabetes (high blood s... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Chronic stable angina ? | You should seek medical care if you are experiencing:
New, unexplained chest pain, upper body discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach Shortness of breath Nausea, vomiting Lightheadedness or fainting Breaking out in a cold sweat
If the symptoms mentioned above persists for more than 15 minutes ev... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Chronic stable angina (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Stable angina usually improves with lifestyle modifications and proper medication. {{#ev:youtube|O3jJ-s23G5M}} | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Claudication? | Symptoms of claudication may include:
Pain while engaging in rigorous activity. Pain may occur in: Buttocks Hips Thighs Calves Feet Arms Pain that is stop-and-go during moderately rigorous activity Weakness Aching or burning sensations Some men may experience impotence
For more severe cases of claudication, you may als... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Claudication? | Claudication is typically caused by peripheral artery disease, a disease in which a person’s arteries in his limbs are damaged. The artery damage is usually caused by atherosclerosis.
Atheroschlerosis occurs when arteries become blocked by atherosclerotic plaque, which is usually made up of fat and cholesterol. This pl... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Claudication ? | People with the following characteristics are at higher risk for developing both claudication and atherosclerosis:
Smokers High blood pressure Body mass index over 30 (obesity) Total blood cholesterol over 240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L) Diabetes Age over 70 years Age over 50 years if you have diabetes or you smoke A family his... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Claudication ? | If you have pain in your limbs when you exercise, see your doctor. Claudication and peripheral artery disease can be serious, and may affect your quality of life if they are not treated. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Claudication (Outlook/Prognosis)? | With proper treatment, many people are able to stay active without experiencing pain. However, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to prevent your condition from worsening. | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Commotio cordis ? | Young athletes who are involved in sports such as baseball, soccer, ice hockey, polo, rugby, cricket, softball, pelota, fencing, lacrosse, boxing, karate, kung fu and other martial arts where there is a likelihood of sustaining blow to the chest. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Commotio cordis ? | 9-1-1 should be contacted immediately when the athlete is found to be unresponsive, apneic, pulseless, and without an audible heartbeat. Emergent resuscitation is mandated by any person who is trained in CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator). | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Commotio cordis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Commotio cordis has a poor prognosis with only about a quarter of these victims surviving after immediate resuscitation. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Congenital heart block? | Signs and symptoms depend on the type of heart block you have. First-degree heart block rarely causes symptoms. Symptoms of second- and third-degree heart block include: Fainting Dizziness or light-headedness Fatigue (tiredness) Shortness of breath Chest pain | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Congenital heart block? | In pregnant women, antibodies can cross the placenta. (The placenta is the organ that attaches the umbilical cord to the mother's womb.) These proteins can damage the baby's heart and lead to congenital heart block.
These defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. Often, doctors don't kn... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Congenital heart block ? | One form of congenital heart block occurs in babies whose mothers have autoimmune diseases, such as lupus. People who have these diseases make proteins called antibodies that attack and damage the body's tissues or cells. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Congenital heart block ? | The symptoms may suggest other health problems as well. If the symptoms mentioned above are new or severe,the patient need to visit hospital emergency room. For milder symptoms, talk with your doctor right away to find out whether the patient need prompt treatment. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Congenital heart block (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Patients presenting as fetuses or at birth have significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates than do patients presenting later in childhood. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Congenital heart disease? | Symptoms depend on the specific condition. While congenital heart disease is present at birth, the symptoms may not be immediately obvious for e.g. coarctation of the aorta may not cause problems for many years. Also, a small ventricular septal defect (VSD), may never cause any problems, and some people with a VSD have... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Congenital heart disease? | Congenital heart disease is often divided into two types: cyanotic (blue discoloration caused by a relative lack of oxygen) and non-cyanotic. The common causes of congenital heart diseases are:
Cyanotic:
Tetralogy of Fallot Transposition of the great vessels Tricuspid atresia Total anomalous pulmonary venous return Tru... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Congenital heart disease ? | Individuals at an increased risk for congenital heart disease include:
People with a family history of congenital heart disease Babies born to mothers who: Drink during pregnancy Use recreational drugs Use certain prescriptions and over-the-counter medications dangerous to fetal development Fail to get proper prenatal ... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Congenital heart disease ? | Call your health care provider if you suspect that your child has a heart problem. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Congenital heart disease (Outlook/Prognosis)? | How well a patient does depends on the specific defect. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Congestive heart failure? | Early cases of heart failure do not have any symptoms.
As the disease develops, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms: Ankle edema or swelling of the feet and legs Claudication or pain with walking Confusion and altered mentation Cool extremities or cold and clammy hands Cyanosis or bluish color to th... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Congestive heart failure? | Heart failure is a long-term (chronic) condition, but it can sometimes develop suddenly.
The condition may affect only the right side or only the left side of the heart. These are called right-sided heart failure or left-sided heart failure. More often, both sides of the heart are involved.
Heart failure is present whe... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Congestive heart failure ? | Certain factors increase your risk of getting heart disease, then increase your risk of getting heart failure. You are at a higher risk if you are:
A woman aged 55 or older A man aged 45 or older Obesity or overweight Smoking High cholesterol High blood pressure Heavy drinking Diabetes Lack of exercise | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Congestive heart failure ? | Patients with early heart failure can compensate. With the disease developing, the heart function decompensate and patients demonstrate a series of signs and symptoms. Call your health care provider if symptoms of heart failure develops. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Congestive heart failure (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The prognosis of people with heart failure can vary dramatically. The following factors may help the doctor estimate the prognosis.
The severity of the symptoms: It is well established that patients who have more severe symptoms of heart failure do not survive as long as those who have mild symptoms. For example, patie... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of constrictive pericarditis? | Symptoms of constrictive pericarditis include:
Dyspnea - difficulty breathing that slowly develops and worsens Fatigue Edema - long term swelling of the legs and ankles due to exertion Swollen abdomen Weakness | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes constrictive pericarditis? | Constrictive pericarditis can occur after any major pericardial disease that cause inflammation around the heart, such as:
Heart surgery (post-cardiac surgery) Radiation therapy to the chest area (post-radiation therapy, specifically after Hodgkin disease or breast cancer) Tuberculosis (postinfectious)
Constrictive per... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Constrictive pericarditis ? | Patients who have had heart surgery or any pericardial disease are at risk. This condition is most common among adults and is exceedingly rare in children. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Constrictive pericarditis ? | Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of constrictive pericarditis. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Constrictive pericarditis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | If left untreated, constrictive pericarditis may become life threatening. Surgery is reserved for patients who have severe symptoms due to the high complication rate. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Cor pulmonale? | Chest discomfort, usually in the front of the chest. Exercise intolerance. Shortness of breath. Swelling of the feet or ankles. Symptoms of underlying disorders (wheezing, coughing). | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Cor pulmonale? | Normally, the left side of the heart produces a higher blood pressure in order to pump blood to the body. The right side of the heart pumps blood through the lungs under much lower pressure.
Any condition that leads to prolonged high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs (called pulmonary hypertension) puts a str... | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cor pulmonale ? | Call your health care provider if you experience shortness of breath or chest pain. | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Cor pulmonale (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The outcome depends on the cause of the condition. Giving oxygen often improves symptoms, stamina, and survival.
Treating primary pulmonary hypertension often leads to greater stamina and a longer life. In some cases, a lung transplant or heart-lung transplant can extend survival. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of cor triatriatum? | Signs and symptoms depend upon the size of the opening in the septum and the manifestations of associated congenital cardiac defects. In most patients, the opening is severely restrictive and produces symptoms similar to those of severe mitral stenosis. Usual symptoms are the following:
Exertional dyspnea Cough Effort ... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Cor triatriatum ? | Like many congenital heart disease, the cause of cor triatriatum is not clear. Clinical studies suggest that both genetic and environmental factors may play a role during the pregnancy.
Viral infection Poor nutrition Genetic disorder | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cor triatriatum ? | Call your health care provider if symptoms of cor triatriatum develop. If you experience either of the following symptoms, seeking urgent medical care as soon as possible:
Dyspnea Hemoptysis Palpitation | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Cor triatriatum (Outlook/Prognosis)? | The prognosis of cor triatriatum depends on whether the surgery has been done. The outcomes of infants or children, who are untreated with symptomatic cor triatriatum sinistrum associated with complex congenital cardiac defects, are very poor. On the contrary, adults with isolated cor triatriatum after surgery have goo... | Answer this question truthfully |
When could I drive after i underwent Coronary angioplasty discharge instructions ? | You should not drive for 48 hours after the procedure. | Answer this question truthfully |
What medications should I take after Coronary angioplasty discharge instructions ? | Aspirin every day - usually for the rest of your life. Ask your doctor about the dose you should take. Plavix (clopidogrel) and Effient (prasugrel) may be used in addition to Aspirin to decrease the risk of a blood clot forming in the heart artery.
You will be given a list of all medicines you should take once you are ... | Answer this question truthfully |
Should I take any OTC pain medications? | You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every six hours as needed for pain in the area where the catheter was placed. Please be sure you are not taking more than one product containing acetaminophen, and do not take more Tylenol than what is recommended on the label. | Answer this question truthfully |
When may I resume my regular activities? | You may resume your regular activities one week after the procedure. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavier than 10 pounds in the first week after the procedure. Also avoid any exercise that causes you to hold your breath and bear down with your abdominal muscles. Begin your exercise program one week after... | Answer this question truthfully |
When could I bathe or swim? | Usually after one week, when the puncture site is healed. This usually takes about a week. You may shower on the day after the procedure after removing the Band-Aid over your puncture site. | Answer this question truthfully |
When can I go back to work after Coronary angioplasty discharge instructions ? | It depends on the type of your work. You can ask your doctor when you can go back to work. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Coronary angioplasty discharge instructions ? | Call your doctor if:
There is bleeding at the catheter insertion site that does not stop when you apply pressure. There is swelling at the catheter site. Your leg or arm below where the catheter was inserted changes color, becomes cool to touch, or is numb. The small incision for your catheter becomes red or painful, o... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who needs coronary artery bypass grafting? | Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is used to treat people who have severe coronary heart disease (CHD) that could lead to a heart attack. CABG also may be used to treat people who have heart damage following a heart attack but still have blocked arteries. Your doctor may recommend CABG if other treatments, such as... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect before coronary artery bypass grafting? | Tests may be done to prepare you for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). For example, you may have blood tests, an EKG (electrocardiogram), echocardiography, a chest x ray, cardiac catheterization, and coronary angiography. Your doctor will give you specific instructions about how to prepare for surgery. He or she ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect during coronary artery bypass grafting? | Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) requires a team of experts. A cardiothoracic surgeon does the surgery with support from an anesthesiologist, perfusionist (heart-lung bypass machine specialist), other surgeons, and nurses. There are several types of CABG. They range from traditional surgery in which the chest is ... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the risks of coronary artery bypass grafting? | Although complications from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are uncommon, the risks include:
Wound infection and bleeding.
Reactions to anesthesia.
Fever.
Pain.
Stroke, heart attack, or even death.
Some patients develop a fever associated with chest pain, irritability, and decreased appetite. This is due to infl... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect after coronary artery bypass grafting? | After surgery, you'll typically spend 1 or 2 days in an Intensive care unit (ICU). Your heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels will be checked regularly during this time. An intravenous line (IV) will likely be inserted into a vein in your arm. Through the IV line, you may get medicines to control blood circulat... | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Coronary heart disease? | Symptoms may be very noticeable, but sometimes you can have the disease and not have any symptoms.
Chest pain or discomfort (angina) is the most common symptom. You feel this pain when the heart is not getting enough blood or oxygen. How bad the pain is varies from person to person.
It may feel heavy or like someone is... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Coronary heart disease? | Coronary heart disease is usually caused by a condition called atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty material and other substances form a plaque build-up on the walls of your arteries. This causes them to get narrow. As the coronary arteries narrow, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop. This can cause chest... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at risk for Coronary heart disease? | Many things increase your risk for heart disease:
Men in their 40s have a higher risk of CHD than women. But as women get older (especially after they reach menopause), their risk increases to almost equal that of a man's risk.
Bad genes (heredity) can increase your risk. You are more likely to develop the condition if... | Answer this question truthfully |
How to know you have a Coronary heart disease? | Many tests help diagnose CHD. Usually, your doctor will order more than one test before making a definite diagnosis.
Tests may include:
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Exercise stress test Echocardiogram Magnetic resonance angiography Nuclear scan Electron-beam computed tomography (EBCT) to look for calcium in the lining of th... | Answer this question truthfully |
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