Heart Valve Replacement
Heart valve disease may be present at birth (congenital). It can also occur in adults due to many causes and conditions, such as infections and other heart conditions. The problems may include; Regurgitation, Stenosis, and Atresia. In some cases people with a heart valve disorder may not have any symptoms, while others may experience conditions like strokes, heart attacks, […]
Angioplasty
Angioplasty Angioplasty surgery is successful in opening coronary arteries in well over 90% of patients. Up to 30% to 40% of patients with successful coronary angioplasty surgery will develop recurrent narrowing at the site of balloon inflation. The use of newer devices such as intracoronary stents and atherectomy, as well as newer pharmacologic agents has […]
Atrial Septal Defect
Many babies born with atrial septal defects have no signs or symptoms. Signs or symptoms can begin in adulthood. Atrial septal defect signs and symptoms can include; Shortness of breath, especially when exercising, Fatigue, Swelling of legs, feet or abdomen, Heart palpitations or skipped beats, Stroke, Heart murmur, a whooshing sound that can be heard […]
