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Recovery from heart ablation surgery typically takes about 1 week. Discomfort or soreness in the area where the catheter was inserted is normal Recovery from heart ablation surgery typically takes about 1 week. Discomfort or soreness in the area where the catheter was inserted is normal, and you should be able to resume normal activities …

The only definitive treatment for children with atrioventricular canal defect is surgical repair. Learn more about atrioventricular canal defect treatment An atrioventricular canal defect is a congenital heart defect that results in a hole in the center of the heart, between the chambers. The defect causes extra blood to flow to the lungs and strains the heart, causing the heart …

While no one particular heart rate qualifies as a heart attack, a rapid heart rate outside 60 to 100 beats per minute should be monitored closely. Doctors cannot say that a particular heart rate qualifies as a heart attack. Your heart rate is not a reliable indicator that you are having a heart attack. It may become high or low …

The main symptom of critical limb ischemia is pain in the legs and feet even when you are not moving, as well as non-healing skin ulcers and gangrene Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe obstruction in the arteries of the hands, feet, or legs that reduces blood flow to those areas.  The main symptom of critical limb ischemia is …

Acute limb ischemia caused by DVT is a rare and potentially fatal complication that can result in arterial circulation impairment or limb gangrene Acute limb ischemia is typically caused by a sudden blockage of arterial blood flow, but in rare cases can be caused by deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Acute limb ischemia caused by DVT is a rare and potentially …

The difference between critical limb ischemia (CLI) and acute limb ischemia (ALI) is the duration of symptoms. CLI develops over time, and ALI is sudden The main difference between critical limb ischemia (CLI) and acute limb ischemia (ALI) is the duration of symptoms. CLI symptoms develop over a longer period of time, whereas ALI symptoms develop suddenly. Learn about symptoms, …

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is typically not serious unless you have an underlying heart condition. Learn about symptoms and when to call a doctor Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is typically not serious unless you have an underlying heart condition like atrial fibrillation. However, frequent and continuous SVT can lead to heart diseases and in rare cases, SVT can cause serious problems, such as …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has no cure; however, it can be managed with medications and surgery. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common illness in which fatty deposits (plaque) form on the inner side of the walls of arteries, narrowing them. Peripheral vascular disease or peripheral vascular occlusive disease are other terms for PAD. PAD causes arteries, other than those …

Approximately 50 percent of children with Kawasaki disease may develop inflammation of the heart muscle and potentially heart failure, in severe cases. Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute, self-limiting, multisystem, inflammatory disease of unknown etiology. It primarily affects infants and young children, usually aged younger than five years old. Approximately, 50 percent of children may develop inflammation of heart muscle, …

The 3 types of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) include atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia, atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia, and atrial tachycardia. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of arrhythmia (a condition in which the heart may suddenly or intermittently beat faster than normal). 3 most common types of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia: This most common type of SVT affects young women …