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What symptoms can a bicuspid aortic valve cause?
Symptoms of BAV can vary depending on age and severity of the condition but may include heart murmurs, chest pain, and shortness of breath.
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What to know about bicuspid aortic valve types
There are three different types of bicuspid aortic valves, ranging from types 0 to 2. The type depends on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused…
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What to know about bicuspid aortic valve surgery
Bicuspid aortic valve surgery is a procedure to repair or replace faulty heart valves. Learn more here.
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Cardiomyopathy vs. heart failure: What is the difference?
Cardiomyopathy is one of many potential causes for heart failure. Learn the difference between cardiomyopathy versus heart failure.
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What to know about aortic valve repair surgery
The aortic valve opens and closes with the heartbeat to allow blood to flow to the body without leaking back into the heart. It may need to be…
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Mitral valve prolapse: Symptoms and more
Although many people may experience no symptoms, typical symptoms for mitral valve prolapse include heart palpitations, fatigue, and chest pain.
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Combined mitral and tricuspid regurgitation
Mitral and tricuspid regurgitation mean the heart's mitral and tricuspid valves leak. Read about the causes, treatment, and outlook when both valves…
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What to know about transmyocardial revascularization
Transmyocardial revascularization is a procedure that may help people with angina or heart disease. Learn the procedure steps, recovery times, and…
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Can an EKG detect heart failure?
An EKG can detect signs of heart failure, but cannot provide a firm diagnosis on its own. Learn more about what an EKG shows here.
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What should I avoid if I have mitral valve prolapse?
Those with mitral valve prolapse need to avoid the same unhealthy lifestyle practices that apply to everyone, including eating nonnutritious food…
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Mitral valve prolapse: Treatment and more
Treatment for mitral valve prolapse includes medication to manage symptoms, lifestyle changes, and, surgical intervention to repair or replace the…
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Pulseless ventricular tachycardia: Symptoms and treatment
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) is an atypical heart rhythm with symptoms such as chest pain, fainting, and cardiac arrest. Without treatment…
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What to know about bicuspid aortic valve (BAV)
A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) means the aortic valve has two — not three — cusps. It is a congenital heart condition, meaning it is present from birth.
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Can constipation cause chest pain?
Constipation can lead to gas pain which can radiate to the chest. Moreover, medical literature reports some cases where treating constipation has led…
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Can an EKG predict a person’s risk of having a heart attack?
An EKG can predict a person’s risk of a heart attack but cannot calculate anyone’s exact risk nor completely rule out the potential for a heart attack.
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Heart angioplasty and stent placement: What to know
A heart angioplasty is a procedure to open narrowed arteries supplying blood to the heart. People may also have stent placement to keep the blood…
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Heart PET scan: Purpose and what to expect
A heart PET scan is an imaging tool, offering information on blood flow and heart health. Learn more about how this scan helps with diagnosing heart…
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Left sided heart failure: What to know
If a person has left sided heart failure, the left side of their heart does not fill with enough blood or pump it effectively. Learn more.
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Everything you need to know about cardiac cirrhosis
Cardiac cirrhosis or congestive hepatopathy is a term to describe liver disorders that occur due to underlying heart dysfunction. Learn more here.
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What to know about aortic valve insufficiency
Aortic valve insufficiency develops when the aortic valve does not close tightly, which causes blood to flow back into the left ventricle. Learn more…
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Can atrial fibrillation lead to an enlarged heart?
Atrial fibrillation can cause an enlarged heart. It can also increase the risk of heart failure and heart attack. Learn more.
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What to know about mitral valve disease
Mitral valve disease is a condition that causes blood to not flow normally through the left side of the heart. Learn more here.
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Valvular atrial fibrillation: Everything to know
Valvular A-fib causes an irregular or abnormal heart rhythm. It can also increase the risk of stroke. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment here.
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What is tricuspid regurgitation?
Tricuspid regurgitation is a condition that causes a heart valve to leak blood back into the right atrium of the heart. If left untreated, it can…
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Biggest heart attacks: Types and more
The biggest type of heart attack is an STEMI, which results in a complete blockage of blood flow.
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What to know about cyanotic heart disease
Cyanotic heart disease refers to conditions that cause low-oxygen blood to circulate around the body. Learn more here.
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How to prevent heart failure
Ways to prevent heart failure include staying active, eating a nutritious diet, and avoiding harmful behaviors such as smoking and drinking excessive…
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What are the signs of congestive heart failure?
Symptoms of congestive heart failure can include shortness of breath, chest pain, and heart palpitations. Learn more about the signs of heart failure…
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Cardiopulmonary bypass: What to know
Cardiopulmonary bypass is a procedure surgeons use to perform many open heart surgeries. It involves a machine that substitutes the actions of the…
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Drug-induced heart failure: Risks and more
Drug-induced heart failure can happen if a drug damages the heart, reducing its ability to pump blood throughout the body. Drugs that harm the heart…
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Beta-blockers for heart failure: How do they work?
Beta-blockers can help treat heart failure by reducing the stress on the heart. They work by slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and…
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What to know about congestive heart failure and coughing
Congestive heart failure can cause a persistent, wet cough that produces white or blood-tinged mucus. Learn more here.
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What happens during a heart attack?
People having a heart attack may experience chest discomfort, shortness of breath, and pain in the neck, head, or torso. Heart attacks require…
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How does an echocardiogram diagnose heart failure?
An echocardiogram can diagnose heart failure as well as assess whether heart failure has progressed.
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What is a perfusionist, and what do they do?
A perfusionist is responsible for operating the heart-lung machine when someone is having heart surgery. They are part of the cardiovascular surgical…
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What to know about garlic and cholesterol
Several studies have shown that garlic intake can reduce cholesterol levels. Raw garlic and aged black garlic may be the most effective types.
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What to know about relapsing polychondritis treatment
Treatment for relapsing polychondritis includes NSAIDS, corticosteroids, immunosuppressant medication, and surgery. Learn more here.
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What to know about an atrial septal aneurysm
Interatrial septal aneurysm, also known as atrial septal aneurysm (ASA), means there is a bulge in the wall of tissue that separates the left and…
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What are the options for end stage heart failure?
Although there is no cure for end stage heart failure, there are treatments and care options that can help ease symptoms and improve quality of life…
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What to know about cinnamon and cholesterol
Some studies suggest that taking cinnamon can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in a person's blood. More research is needed to prove whether it is…
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heartvalvedisorders

What symptoms can a bicuspid aortic valve cause?

What to know about bicuspid aortic valve types

What to know about bicuspid aortic valve surgery

Cardiomyopathy vs. heart failure: What is the difference?

What to know about aortic valve repair surgery

Mitral valve prolapse: Symptoms and more

Combined mitral and tricuspid regurgitation

What to know about transmyocardial revascularization

Can an EKG detect heart failure?

What should I avoid if I have mitral valve prolapse?

Mitral valve prolapse: Treatment and more

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia: Symptoms and treatment

What to know about bicuspid aortic valve (BAV)

Can constipation cause chest pain?

Can an EKG predict a person’s risk of having a heart attack?

Heart angioplasty and stent placement: What to know

Heart PET scan: Purpose and what to expect

Left sided heart failure: What to know

Everything you need to know about cardiac cirrhosis

What to know about aortic valve insufficiency

Can atrial fibrillation lead to an enlarged heart?

What to know about mitral valve disease

Valvular atrial fibrillation: Everything to know

What is tricuspid regurgitation?

Biggest heart attacks: Types and more

What to know about cyanotic heart disease

How to prevent heart failure

What are the signs of congestive heart failure?

Cardiopulmonary bypass: What to know

Drug-induced heart failure: Risks and more

Beta-blockers for heart failure: How do they work?

What to know about congestive heart failure and coughing

What happens during a heart attack?

How does an echocardiogram diagnose heart failure?

What is a perfusionist, and what do they do?

What to know about garlic and cholesterol

What to know about relapsing polychondritis treatment

What to know about an atrial septal aneurysm

What are the options for end stage heart failure?

What to know about cinnamon and cholesterol