CABG is usually considered over PCI when the most important artery has a disease. Both percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are effective treatments of coronary artery disease (CAD). The field of coronary revascularization (reestablishing blood flow to the heart) is complex and ever-changing. Clinical presentation, comorbidities (underlying health conditions), extent, …
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PCI is preferred over CABD if there are no signs of disease in the main artery supplying the heart. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a non-surgical procedure that involves inserting a small stent (a tube) into narrowed blood vessels in the heart to help maintain its patency. The narrowing is often caused by plaque buildup due to a condition called …
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Peripheral stents are small tubular metal scaffolds used to treat narrowing or blockages in arteries or veins, resulting in increased blood flow. Peripheral stents are small tubular metal scaffolds that can be inserted into peripheral vessels to treat narrowing or blockage in arteries or veins in the limbs, resulting in increased blood flow. Peripheral stents are available as bare-metal stents. …
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Sinus arrhythmia is a common, harmless condition that is not necessarily dangerous; however, it should be evaluated if accompanied by other signs of heart problems. Sinus arrhythmia is a variation in normal sinus rhythm. It is a common, harmless condition, seen more often in children and young adults, and affects both males and females equally. It is not necessarily dangerous. …
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A peripheral vascular stent is a small tube made up of a metal that keeps the artery in the arm or leg open. A peripheral vascular stent is a small tube made up of a metal that keeps the artery in the arm or leg open. It is often placed in the artery after a procedure called peripheral artery angioplasty. …
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Types of edema Edema is the technical term for swelling, and it happens when fluid collects under the skin. Drinking water may help if you have mild edema. Edema is the technical term for swelling, and it happens when fluid collects under the skin. It’s sometimes referred to as water retention. Most people will experience edema at one time or …
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Irregular heartbeat is common and in most cases resolves on its own. However, persistent arrhythmia can sometimes be life-threatening Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat is common, and in most cases a harmless condition that resolves on its own. However, persistent arrhythmia may cause bothersome symptoms and sometimes even be life-threatening. Damage to heart muscles can cause sudden cardiac arrest, and an …
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While an irregular heartbeat is usually not a cause for concern, if your symptoms persist or keep coming back, you should seek medical attention An irregular heartbeat is usually not a cause for concern. However, if your symptoms persist, keep coming back, or if you develop chest pain, lightheadedness, or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention. You should also …
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If your heart rate is consistently above 100 bpm and you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc., you should go to the ER Tachycardia or fast heart rate occurs when your resting heart rate is faster than normal, which is about 60-100 beats per minute. If your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute and you …
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Ventricular tachycardia may last only for a few seconds but can also last for minutes at a time, in which case it can be life-threatening Ventricular tachycardia is a heart rhythm disorder that is caused by abnormal electrical signals in the lower chambers of the heart. Also called VT or V-tach, ventricular tachycardia may last only for a few seconds …
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