Cardiology


Balloon Valvuloplasty Overview

Definition of Balloon Valvuloplasty Balloon valvuloplasty, also called percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, is a surgical procedure used to open a narrowed heart valve. The procedure is sometimes described as balloon enlargement of a narrowed heart valve. Purposes of Balloon Valvuloplasty Balloon valvuloplasty is performed on children and adults who have a […]


Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications

Arteriovenous Fistula Definition Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula Hemodialysis Vascular Access Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications Arteriovenous Fistula Complications that are related to the vascular access The most frequent Arteriovenous Fistula complications in hemodialysis relate to the vascular access site where needles are inserted. Arteriovenous […]


Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery

Arteriovenous Fistula Definition Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula Hemodialysis Vascular Access Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Steps Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery is usually done using a local anesthetic that is injected into the forearm at the site of the proposed fistula. The procedure […]


Hemodialysis Vascular Access

Arteriovenous Fistula Definition Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula Hemodialysis Vascular Access Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications How can we define Hemodialysis Vascular Access? Hemodialysis Vascular Access is an access or entry to the vascular system is needed to perform the blood-cleansing role of the kidneys […]


Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula

Arteriovenous Fistula Definition Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula Hemodialysis Vascular Access Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications Why to perform Dialysis? Dialysis is performed as critical life support when person experiences acute or chronic kidney failure. Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula is a mechanical way to cleanse the blood […]


Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis

Arteriovenous Fistula Definition Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula Hemodialysis Vascular Access Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications What is the idea behind establishing an Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis? Dialysis is the process of mechanically cleansing the blood when the kidneys have failed. The surgical creation of […]


Arteriovenous Fistula Definition

Arteriovenous Fistula Definition Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis Hemodialysis via Arteriovenous Fistula Hemodialysis Vascular Access Arteriovenous Fistula Surgery Post Arteriovenous Fistula Complications Arteriovenous Fistula Definition An arteriovenous fistula Definition (AV fistula) is an abnormal connection between a vein and an artery. Depending on the Arteriovenous Fistula Definition, the connection can be […]


After Aortic Valve Replacement Care

Aortic valve replacement Overview Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery After Aortic Valve Replacement Care In Hospital After Aortic Valve Replacement Care   The patient will have continuous cardiac monitoring performed in the intensive care unit (ICU) postoperatively. Medications or mechanical circulatory assist may be instituted during the surgery or postoperatively to […]


Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

Aortic valve replacement Overview Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery After Aortic Valve Replacement Care Steps of Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery First Step in Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery The first step in Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery is receiving general anesthesia in preparation for the surgery, the patient’s cardiac function will be monitored. […]


Aortic Valve Replacement Overview

Aortic valve replacement Overview Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery After Aortic Valve Replacement Care Aortic valve replacement Definition It’s known that Aortic valve replacement is the insertion of a mechanical or tissue valve in place of the diseased biological aortic valve. The purpose of Aortic valve replacement Aortic valve replacement is […]


Aortic Aneurysm Repair Complications

Aortic aneurysm repair overview Aortic aneurysm repair surgery Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair Aortic aneurysm repair complications Aortic Aneurysm Repair Complications: Risks of General Anesthesia One of the Aortic Aneurysm Repair Complications are those risks which are associated with general anesthesia not associated with the aortic aneurysm […]


Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair

 Aortic aneurysm repair overview Aortic aneurysm repair surgery Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair Aortic aneurysm repair complications Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Definition Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair is the surgical repair of aneurysm that involves the ascending, arch, or descending thoracic aorta using the diaphragm as a landmark […]


Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Aortic aneurysm repair overview Aortic aneurysm repair surgery Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair Aortic aneurysm repair complications Definition of Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair is defined as the surgical repair of the aneurysm that involves the descending aorta from the diaphragm to the point at […]


Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery

Aortic aneurysm repair overview Aortic aneurysm repair surgery Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair Aortic aneurysm repair complications Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery Who performs the aortic aneurysm repair surgery and where is it performed? Cardiothoracic or cardiovascular surgeons or vascular surgeons can perform these procedures. Abdominal and thoracic […]


Aortic Aneurysm Repair Overview

Aortic aneurysm repair overview Aortic aneurysm repair surgery Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair Aortic aneurysm repair complications What we mean by aortic aneurysm repair Aortic aneurysm repair is the removal of a dilated (enlarged) portion of the aorta, replaced by a woven or knitted Dacron graft, to continue uninterrupted […]


Post Angioplasty Complications

What is Angioplasty Angioplasty Procedure  Angioplasty Surgery Post Angioplasty Complications Post Angioplasty Care What are the post angioplasty complications? Many patients are wondering what are the possible complications and risks post angioplasty. This article is designed to give the answer. Post angioplasty hemorrhage or hematoma There is a danger of […]


Angioplasty Surgery

What is Angioplasty Angioplasty Procedure  Angioplasty Surgery Post Angioplasty Complications Angioplasty Surgery steps The steps of angioplasty surgery are described as below: Puncturing the vessel: The first step in Angioplasty surgery The patient’s skin is cleaned with an antiseptic solution at the site where the surgeon will insert the catheter and other […]


Angioplasty Procedure

What is Angioplasty Angioplasty Procedure  Angioplasty Surgery Post Angioplasty Complications Angioplasty procedure Evolution Angioplasty procedure were originally performed by dilating the blood vessel with the introduction of larger and larger stiff catheters through the narrowed space. The complications that resulted from this approach led researchers to develop other ways to open the vessel with […]


What is Angioplasty

What is Angioplasty Angioplasty Procedure  Angioplasty Surgery Post Angioplasty Complications What is angioplasty? “What is angioplasty” is a very common question. Simply angioplasty is a procedure used to widen narrowed or partially blocked, or occluded, blood vessels. Do you want to know what is angioplasty classification?  There are various types […]


Angiography of Brain

Angiography Definition Angiography Risks  Angiography Precautions Types of Angiography Heart Angiography Angiography of Brain Post Angiography Care Definition of Angiography of Brain   It’s a medical procedure that uses a contrast material and x-rays in order to see the blood flows through the vessels of brain. It’s also named Cerebral angiography. Why to do Angiography of […]


Post Angiography Care

Angiography Definition Angiography Risks  Angiography Precautions Types of Angiography Heart Angiography Angiography of Brain Post Angiography Care In-Hospital Post Angiography Care Because life-threatening internal bleeding is a possible complication of an arterial puncture, an overnight stay in the hospital is sometimes recommended as a part of post angiography care, particularly with […]


Heart Angiography

Angiography Definition Angiography Risks  Angiography Precautions Types of Angiography Heart Angiography Angiography of Brain Post Angiography Care Heart Angiography Heart angiography is the use of angiography to get x-ray pictures of the coronary arteries which are the arteries that supply the heart with blood. Heart angiography is also known as […]


Angiography Precautions

Angiography Precautions Angiography precautions are those important points that you have to tell your physician before proceeding with the procedure. Following are the most important angiography precautions. Tell your physician if you have: Kidney disease Patients with kidney disease or injury may suffer further kidney damage from the contrast media […]