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Heart Disease

About one in every four deaths in the United States is due to heart disease, making it the leading cause of death. Ask questions about various heart diseases here.

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What care does a patient receive after implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator?

The patient is monitored for arrhythmias and to ensure that the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is working properly. The physician also watches for signs of infection

What is the difference between necrosis and ischemia?

necrosis is death of cells with underlying/ or death of cells that cause inflammation. necrosis has to have an underlying injury.

ischemia is decreased blood supply to tissues/ cells due to obstruction/ constriction of vasculature - indeed, this is an injury, and can lead to necrosis of cells if not resolved quickly!

Note that apoptosis is programmed cell death - i.e. nucleus control is involved, and there is no inflammation - it is clean cell death! this is awesome.

Is a heart attack rare?

No, a heart attack is not rare at all. In fact, heart attacks are the number one cause of death worldwide.

Is heart disease inherited?

It is not inherited like say.. Sickle Cell Anemia, but if you have a family history of Heart disease, you do have a higher chance of getting it.

Where due you place Defibrillator pad if patient has iv?

The answer to your question is dependent on why there is an IV where the pads should go. If they have an IV in the artery under the clavicle then they are in the Hospital and most likely in the ER, thus a Doctor should be present.

What charities help with women's heart disease?

WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

How quickly can you die with heart failure?

Every ones heart is different it hard to say but if you get treatment on time and follow what doctors say you can live a little longer

Who does Cardiomyopathy affect?

Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition that not only affects middle-aged and elderly persons, but can also affect infants, children, and adolescents

Can diseases be cured by technology or from natural sources?

Most technological cures to diseases use natural sources in some form. So both would be the best answer. Heart disease, for example, is easily fought by restricting saturated fats and ingesting substances such as garlic on a regular basis. Olive oil which is high in HDL cholesterols actually helps to clear out arterial blockage.

Could shooting pains in the back of the neck mean a possible heart attack?

My grandmother complained of back pain. She went to the dr and was told that it was arthritis. The pain continued through out the night. The next day she died of a massive heart attack.

What is triple vessel disease?

This term is used in cardiology to denote significant blockages in three coronary arteries, often requiring stenting procedures (in order to hold the arteries open) or requiring triple coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Can you smoke before a fasting blood test for heart disease?

You shouldn't ... the nicotine gets into the bloodstream and may effect the test results. Fasting is just that ... fasting on everything whether it is consumed or smoked.

10 year old Beagle who is under the care of a vet He has congestive heart failure He is on Antibiotics water pills thyroid pills and enalperal stopped eating six days ago drinks water why wont he eat?

I am very sorry to hear about your beloved pet and I know it's not easy to see them ill. I've had to go through this several times myself with many of my past pets. Congestive heart failure is biding for time with your pet. The vet is doing everything he/she can. It's time you went and saw your vet and simply told him/her that when they think your pet is no longer enjoying life and their health problems are causing them stress to let you know when to put your pet to sleep. I know this is heart breaking, but the pet owner must have empathy as to how much their pet is suffering. Dogs are much like people and when they have Congestive heart failure their appetite can go down a great deal and also it could be the signs of your pet's heart simply giving out. When the heart is this bad it affects other organs and it's simply a matter of time. Generally the heart is surrounded by fluid and the dog may go into pneumonia. I had a Cairn Terrier (the love of my life) and she had Cushing's Disease (cancer.) I had the lump removed, but she was never quite the same after that. Our vet suggested cancer treatment, but I read enough about it that I decided not to go down this road (not because of money issues) but the quality of our beloved pet's few good years left. We discussed this with our vet and my husband and I slowed down our pace of life and spent quality of time with our Daisy. We had wonderful times together and every couple of weeks I'd take her in mainly to be sure she was not in pain. She never was and she became very ill 10 months later (on a long weekend of course) and we had to rush her off to ER. We stayed with her for hours and it was evident that she wouldn't be with us much longer and we were there when she was put to sleep. We were heart-broken, but thankful she didn't have to suffer any longer. Please talk candidly to your vet and go from there.

Can opiate use lead to congestive heart failure?

Extended opiate use has been implicated in a form of sleep apnea that can, indeed, lead to congestive heart failure and other problems.

What is cynical hostility?

Is best describe as a lack of confidence in, or bitterness with, other people, subjects with this trait may be incapable of expressing adequate anger, and may have poor lifestyle. High levels of stress and depression are found in this individuals which puts them at a higher risk of coronary heart disease.

Patient experiences severe ischemia what can happen to heart?

Ischemia is a medical term meaning insufficient oxygen ... usually caused by insufficient blood flow.

If the ischemia is occurring in the heart it will probably cause some type of cardiac problem: anything from mild cardiac failure (not pumping all the blood that the body demands) to pain (angina) to death of some or all of the cardiac muscle (a heart attack).

Does 5000 ft altitude affect heart failure patients?

Yes it does. My father died within 12 hours of reaching a place that was at 6000 ft high. He had coronary artery disease but no significant blockages. He had undergone both angioplasty and bypass surgery in the past.

Can a person die if they have 50 percent blockage in the heart?

No. Now a days you have advanced technology to protect you. Yourinterventionalcardiologist will put a wire either through the radial artery or femoral artery. The doctor will dilate the block byinflatinga balloon and may put a stent there in the coronary vessel. It is sort of minor surgical procedure and you will be cured. So please do not worry and take expert advise. Doctors are there to help you.

What type of lung disease is encountered from low heart voltage?

Chronic obstructive lung disease. This includes asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis, and alleric bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. The most common cause of obstructive lung disease is lung scarring after a tuberculosis infection.