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You may have no symptoms at all until late in the course of the disease. The diagnosis may have been made when your healthcare provider heard a heart murmur and then performed additional tests.
Breathlessness with activity. Chest pain, which resembles what is known as angina -type pain. The pain is crushing, squeezing,... | What are the symptoms of aortic stenosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
In the United States, aortic stenosis often results from calcium deposits on the aortic valve. These deposits occur naturally with age and have no relationship with the amount of calcium in the diet. Approximately 2% of all people have a bicuspid aortic valve, which increases the risk of these calcifications and makes ... | What causes aortic stenosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
Aortic stenosis occurs more often in men than in women. The calcifications that cause most cases of aortic stenosis are more likely to occur in patients above the age of 50, who are overweight, who smoke, and who have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These are the same risk factors for atheroscleros... | Who is at highest risk for Aortic stenosis ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if you or your child have symptoms of aortic stenosis. For example, call if you or your child have increasing shortness of breath, chest pain or fainting.
Also contact your doctor if you have been diagnosed with this condition and your symptoms get worse or new symptoms develop. | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Aortic stenosis ? | Answer this question truthfully |
People with mild aortic stenosis may do very well using a watchful waiting approach with their health care provider. They may be treated medically for some conditions associated with aortic stenosis, such as high blood pressure, and may have a normal life expectancy.
Those with more severe symptoms, such as chest pain ... | What to expect if I have Aortic stenosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
The aortic valve to malfunction for several reasons. For example, the aortic valve may be abnormal from birth (congenital aortic valve disease), or it could become diseased with age (acquired aortic valve disease).
The most common congenital abnormality is a bicuspid aortic valve. As shown below, the aortic valve norma... | What Causes An Aortic Valve To Malfunction? | Answer this question truthfully |
A failing aortic valve may cause a variety of symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain (angina pectoris), and dizziness or loss of consciousness (passing out).
A narrow valve makes the heart work harder just to pump the blood through the valve to the body. A leaky valve lets blood back into the heart after it... | Are There Any Warning Signs For A Failing Aortic Valve? | Answer this question truthfully |
The decision to proceed with surgery should be made with your medical care team which usually consists of a thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeon and a cardiologist. Your medical team will likely base their recommendations on your symptoms and on the results of several tests including an echocardiogram and sometimes cardi... | How Does Someone Know If They Should Have Surgery To Repair An Aortic Valve? | Answer this question truthfully |
Unlike the mitral valve which can often be repaired, the aortic valve usually requires replacement. Once the decision is made to proceed with surgery, choices regarding the type of artificial valve (prosthesis) used should be considered. In broad terms there are two types of artificial valves or prostheses: mechanical ... | What Options Exist For The Replacement Of Artificial Valves? | Answer this question truthfully |
A number of excellent mechanical replacement valves or prostheses are available today. Most surgeons have a particular preference for one valve over another related to technical factors (how they are sewn into place), however from the patient's point of view there is little if any difference between valves. The princip... | Are There Differences Between Mechanical And Biological Replacement Valves? | Answer this question truthfully |
The aortic valve is the outflow valve of the left side of the heart, meaning that it opens during systole (when the ventricle contracts or squeezes blood out into the aorta and the rest of the body). When the aortic valve is too narrow or stenotic, the ventricle has to work harder to pump the blood out to the body. Thi... | Why Is Surgery Necessary? | Answer this question truthfully |
Individual risks of surgery can be best estimated by your cardiothoracic surgeon and cardiologist. Risks generally depend on age, general health, specific medical conditions, and heart function. | What Are The Risks Of Surgery? | Answer this question truthfully |
After successful aortic valve replacement, patients can expect to return to their preoperative condition or better. Anticoagulation ("blood thinners") with a drug like Coumadin may be prescribed for 6 weeks to 3 months after surgery for those with biological valves, and for life for those with mechanical valves. Once t... | What Will My Condition Be Like After Aortic Valve Replacement? | Answer this question truthfully |
Before your surgery you will receive general anesthesia. This will make you fall into a pain-free sleep.
There are several different ways to do minimally invasive aortic valve surgery. Techniques include laparoscopy or endoscopy, robot-assisted surgery, and percutaneous surgery.
Your surgeon may make a 2-inch to 3-inch... | How is Aortic valve surgery (minimally invasive) done? | Answer this question truthfully |
Aortic valve surgery is done when the valve does not work properly. Surgery may be done for these reasons:
Changes in your aortic valve are causing major heart symptoms, such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fainting spells (syncope), or heart failure. Tests show that changes in your aortic valve are beginn... | Who needs Aortic valve surgery (minimally invasive)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Directions to Hospitals Performing Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive | Where to find centers that perform Aortic valve surgery (minimally invasive)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Risks for any surgery are:
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs. Blood loss. Breathing problems. Infection, including in the lungs, kidneys, bladder, chest, or heart valves. Reactions to medicines.
Minimally invasive surgery techniques have far fewer risks than open surgery. Possible risks from minimall... | What are the risks of Aortic valve surgery (minimally invasive)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Always tell your doctor or nurse:
If you are or could be pregnant What drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
You may be able to store blood in the blood bank for transfusions during and after your surgery. Ask your surgeon about how you and your family members can do... | What to expect before Aortic valve surgery (minimally invasive)? | Answer this question truthfully |
After your operation, you will spend 3 to 7 days in the hospital. You will spend the first night in an intensive care unit (ICU). Nurses will monitor your condition constantly.
Usually within 24 hours, you will be moved to a regular room or a transitional care unit in the hospital. You will slowly resume some activity.... | What to expect after Aortic valve surgery (minimally invasive)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Before your surgery you will receive general anesthesia. This will make you unconscious and unable to feel pain.
Your surgeon will make a 10-inch-long cut in the middle of your chest. Next, your surgeon will separate your breastbone to be able to see your heart and aorta (the main blood vessel leading from your heart t... | How is Aortic valve surgery (open) done? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may need surgery if your aortic valve does not work properly. You may need open-heart valve surgery for these reasons:
Changes in your aortic valve are causing major heart symptoms, such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fainting spells (syncope), or heart failure. Tests show that changes in your aortic ... | Who needs Aortic valve surgery (open)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Directions to Hospitals Performing Aortic valve surgery - open | Where to find centers that perform Aortic valve surgery (open)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Risks for any anesthesia are:
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Blood loss Breathing problems Infection, including in the lungs, kidneys, bladder, chest, or heart valves Reactions to medicines
Possible risks from having open heart surgery are:
Heart attack or stroke Heart rhythm problems Incision inf... | What are the risks of Aortic valve surgery (open)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Always tell your doctor or nurse:
If you are or could be pregnant What drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription
You may be able to store blood in the blood bank for transfusions during and after your surgery. Ask your surgeon how you and your family members can donate bl... | What to expect before Aortic valve surgery (open)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Expect to spend 5 to 7 days in the hospital after surgery. You will spend the first night in the ICU and may stay there for 1 or 2 days. Two to three tubes will be in your chest to drain fluid from around your heart. These are usually removed 1 to 3 days after surgery.
You may have a catheter (flexible tube) in your bl... | What to expect after Aortic valve surgery (open)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Hardening of the arteries does not cause symptoms until blood flow to part of the body becomes slowed or blocked.
If the arteries to the heart become narrow, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop. This can cause chest pain (stable angina), shortness of breath, and other symptoms.
Narrowed or blocked arteries ma... | What are the symptoms of Atherosclerosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
Hardening of the arteries is a process that often occurs with aging. As you grow older, plaque buildup narrows your arteries and makes them stiffer. These changes make it harder for blood to flow through them.
Clots may form in these narrowed arteries and block blood flow. Pieces of plaque can also break off and move t... | What causes Atherosclerosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
For many people, high cholesterol levels are the result of an unhealthy lifestyle -- most commonly, eating a diet that is high in fat. Other risk factors are heavy alcohol use, lack of exercise, and being overweight.
Other risk factors for hardening of the arteries are:
Diabetes Family history of hardening of the arter... | Who is at highest risk for Atherosclerosis ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Hardening of the arteries cannot be reversed once it has occurred. However, lifestyle changes and treating high cholesterol levels can prevent or slow the process from becoming worse. | What to expect if I have Atherosclerosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may not be aware that your heart is not beating in a normal pattern, especially if it has been occurring for some time.
Symptoms may include:
Pulse that feels rapid, racing, pounding, fluttering, or too slow Irregularly irregular pulse Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations) Shortness of breath while lyi... | What are the Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation? | Answer this question truthfully |
Arrhythmias are caused by a disruption of the normal electrical conduction system of the heart.
Normally, the four chambers of the heart (two atria and two ventricles) contract in a very specific, coordinated way. The electrial impulse that signals your heart to contract in a synchronized way begins in the sinoatrial n... | What Causes Atrial Fibrillation? | Answer this question truthfully |
Directions to Hospitals Treating Atrial fibrillation | Where to Find Medical Care for Atrial Fibrillation? | Answer this question truthfully |
The disorder is usually controllable with treatment. Many people with atrial fibrillation do very well.
Atrial fibrillation tends to become a chronic condition, however, it may relapse even with treatment. | What to expect if I have Atrial fibrillation (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
You should not drive for 48 hours after the procedure. | When could I drive after i underwent Atrial fibrillation ablation discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Have all of your prescriptions filled before you go home. You should take your drugs the way your doctor and nurse have told you to. Go back to taking any medicine you were on before, unless your doctor has told you otherwise. Be sure your doctor knows about everything you are taking, including prescription medicines, ... | What medications should I take after Atrial fibrillation ablation discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every six hours as needed for pain in the area where the catheter was placed. If pain is not relieved with acetaminophen, contact your doctor. Please be sure you are not taking more than one product containing acetaminophen, and don’t take more Tylenol than what is recommended on th... | Should I take any OTC pain medications? | Answer this question truthfully |
One week after the procedure, you may resume your regular activities, including sexual activity. For at least one week, you should not lift, push, or pull anything heavier than 10 pounds or do any exercise that causes you to hold your breath and bear down with your abdominal muscles. | When may I resume my regular activities? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may remove the Band-aid over your puncture site and shower the day after the procedure. | When should I bathe or swim? | Answer this question truthfully |
Ask your doctor when you may go back to work. This will depend on the type of work you do. | When can I go back to work after Atrial fibrillation ablation discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your 911 if you feel:
Pain, pressure, tightness, or heaviness in your chest, arm, neck, or jaw. Shortness of breath. Gas pains or indigestion. Sweaty, or if you lose color. Lightheaded. Fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, or your heart is pounding uncomfortably. Numbness or weakness in your face, arm, or leg. Blu... | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Atrial fibrillation ablation discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may not be aware that your heart is not beating in a normal pattern. Symptoms may start or stop suddenly. This is because atrial fibrillation may stop or start on its own.
Symptoms may include:
Pulse that feels rapid, racing, pounding, fluttering, irregular, or too slow Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitat... | What are the symptoms of Atrial flutter? | Answer this question truthfully |
Normally, the four chambers of the heart contract (squeeze) in a very organized way. The electrical impulse that signals your heart to contract begins in an area called the sinoatrial node (also called the sinus node or SA node). This helps the heart pump all the blood the body needs. In atrial fibrillation, the electr... | What causes Atrial flutter? | Answer this question truthfully |
Risk factors for the development of atrial flutter are:
Presence of heart disease Past history of cardiac surgery Hyperactive thyroid gland Abnormal heart valves Elderly age Chronic alcoholism Caffeine addiction Chronic use of diet pills and cold medications History of chronic pulmonary disease Stress and anxiety | Who is at highest risk for Atrial flutter ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of atrial fibrillation or flutter. | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Atrial flutter ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Treatment can often control this disorder. Many people with atrial fibrillation do very well. However, atrial fibrillation tends to return and get worse. It may come back even with treatment. Clots that break off and travel to the brain can cause a stroke. | What to expect if I have Atrial flutter (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Symptoms may occur at any time, but most often they accompany a change of body position. Symptoms may include:
Breathing difficulty that is relieved when lying flat (platypnea) Breathing difficulty when asleep Chest pain or tightness Dizziness Fainting Sensation of feeling your heart beat (palpitations) Shortness of br... | What are the symptoms of Atrial myxoma? | Answer this question truthfully |
A myxoma is a primary heart (cardiac) tumor. This means that the tumor started within the heart. Most heart tumors start somewhere else. A tumor that originates elsewhere is called a metastatic tumor to the heart.
Primary cardiac tumors are rare. Myxomas are the most common type of these rare tumors. About 75% of myxom... | What causes Atrial myxoma? | Answer this question truthfully |
Myxomas are more common in women. About 10% of myxomas are passed down through families (inherited). Such tumors are called familial myxomas. They tend to occur in more than one part of the heart at a time, and often cause symptoms at a younger age than other myxomas. | Who is at highest risk for Atrial myxoma ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Tell your health care provider if there is any family history of myxomas or if you have symptoms of atrial myxoma. | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Atrial myxoma ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Although a myxoma is not cancer, complications are common. Untreated, a myxoma can lead to an embolism (tumor cells breaking off and traveling with the bloodstream), which can block blood flow or cause the myxoma to grow in another part of the body. Myxoma fragments can move to the brain, eye, or limbs.
If the tumor gr... | What to expect if I have Atrial myxoma (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
When a person has no other congenital defect, symptoms may be absent, especially in children. Symptoms may begin any time after birth through childhood and even into adulthood. Symptoms may include:
Difficulty breathing Heart palpitations in adults Frequent respiratory infections in children Shortness of breath with ac... | What are the Symptoms of Atrial Septal Defect? | Answer this question truthfully |
A heart normally develops with a small opening between the two upper chambers of the heart (called atria) to allow blood to bypass the lungs. As the lungs become more developed, the heart no longer needs to bypass the blood and the opening between atria will close. An atrial septal defect occurs when the opening betwee... | What Causes Atrial Septal Defect? | Answer this question truthfully |
Worldwide, atrial septal defects occur in 1 in 1500 live births. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that, every year, 1,966 babies in the United States are born with an atrial septal defect. As with most congenital heart diseases, it is unclear exactly why certain babies are born with atrial septal defects... | Who is at highest risk for Atrial septal defect ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if your baby has the following symptoms as soon as possible:
Heart failure Shortness of breath (Dyspnea) Bluish coloring to the skin Failure to thrive
Call your health care provider if you are an adult experiencing the following symptoms:
Heart failure Shortness of breath (Dyspnea) Bluish... | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Atrial septal defect ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Directions to hospitals treating atrial septal defects | Where to Find Medical Care for an Atrial Septal Defect? | Answer this question truthfully |
Small atrial septal defects often cause very few problems and may be found much later in life. Many problems can occur if the shunt is large, however. In advanced and severe cases with large shunts the increased pressure on the right side of the heart would result in reversal of blood flow (now from right to left). Thi... | What to expect if I have Atrial septal defect (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Symptoms associated with an atrioventricular canal defect depend largely on the type of defect: partial or complete. A partial atrioventricular canal defect involves a malformation of the upper two chambers of the heart only. A complete atrioventricular canal defect is a malformation that allows blood to freely circula... | What are the symptoms of Atrioventricular canal defect? | Answer this question truthfully |
The exact cause of an atrioventricular canal defect is unknown. There is some evidence to suggest a genetic component, especially in relation to Down syndrome as many Down syndrome patients have heart defects at birth. | What causes atrioventricular canal defect? | Answer this question truthfully |
Like most congenital heart defects, it is unclear exactly why certain babies are born with atrioventricular canal defects. There is evidence, however, to suggest that certain factors may increase the risk for a congenital heart defect. Risk factors include:
A family history of Down syndrome/chromosomal disorders A fami... | Who is at highest risk for Atrioventricular canal defect ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Contact your health care provider immediately if your child develops signs of heart failure, such as:
Decreased/poor appetite Shortness of breath Extreme fatigue/easy tiring Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet A blue discoloration to the skin Failure to thrive/gain weight | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Atrioventricular canal defect ? | Answer this question truthfully |
After a successful surgery, the prognosis is good. Children are likely to lead a normal, healthy life without activity restrictions. Care, however, is lifelong and requires yearly follow-ups to track progress and monitor potential complications, such as a leaky heart valve.
Children will also have to take preventative ... | What to expect if I have Atrioventricular canal defect (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Symptoms of dry beriberi include:
Difficulty walking Loss of feeling (sensation) in hands and feet Loss of muscle function or paralysis of the lower legs Mental confusion/speech difficulties Pain Strange eye movements (nystagmus) Tingling Vomiting
Symptoms of wet beriberi include:
Awakening at night short of breath Inc... | What are the symptoms of Beriberi ? | Answer this question truthfully |
There are two major types of beriberi:
Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular system. Dry beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome affect the nervous system.
Beriberi is rare in the United States because most foods are now vitamin enriched. If you eat a normal, healthy diet, you should get enough thiamine. Today, beri... | What are the causes of Beriberi ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Beriberi is extremely rare in the United States. However, if you feel your family's diet is inadequate or poorly balanced, and you or your children have any symptoms of beriberi, call your health care provider. | When to Contact a Medical Professional? | Answer this question truthfully |
Untreated, beriberi is often deadly. With treatment, symptoms usually improve quickly.
Heart damage is usually reversible, and a full recovery is expected. However, if acute heart failure has already occurred, the outlook is poor.
Nervous system damage is also reversible, if caught early. If it is not caught early, som... | What to expect if I have Beriberi (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Most of the time, bicuspid aortic valve is not diagnosed in infants or children because it causes no symptoms. However, the abnormal valve can leak or become narrow.
Symptoms of such complications may include:
Baby or child tires easily Chest pain Difficulty breathing Rapid and irregular heartbeat (palpitations) Loss o... | What are the symptoms of Bicuspid aortic stenosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
The aortic valve allows oxygen-rich blood to flow from the heart to the aorta. It prevents the blood from flowing back from the aorta into the heart when the pumping chamber relaxes.
Bicuspid aortic valve is present at birth (congenital). An abnormal aortic valve develops during the early weeks of pregnancy, when the b... | What causes Bicuspid aortic stenosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if your baby:
Has no appetite Has unusually pale or bluish skin Seems to tire easily | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Bicuspid aortic stenosis ? | Answer this question truthfully |
How well the baby does depends on whether complications of bicuspid aortic valve are present, and how severe they are.
The presence of other physical problems at birth also can affect how well a baby does.
Most babies with this condition have no symptoms, and the problem is not diagnosed until they are adults. Some peo... | What to expect if I have Bicuspid aortic stenosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Brugada syndrome usually becomes apparent in adulthood, although signs and symptoms, including sudden death, can occur any time from early infancy to old age. The mean age of sudden death is approximately 40 years. This condition may explain some cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is a major cause of d... | What are the symptoms of Brugada syndrome? | Answer this question truthfully |
Mutations in the SCN5A gene cause Brugada syndrome.
Mutations in the SCN5A gene have been identified in fewer than one-third of people with Brugada syndrome. This gene provides instructions for making a sodium channel, which normally transports positively charged sodium atoms (ions) into heart muscle cells. This type o... | What causes Brugada syndrome? | Answer this question truthfully |
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. In most cases, an affected person has one parent with the condition. Other cases may result from new mutations in the gene. These cases occur in people with no history... | Who is at highest risk for Brugada syndrome ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Patients with Brugada syndrome should immediately be transported to the hospital if they suffer from cardiac arrest. Patients should seek medical care when there are symptoms such as syncope, seizures, or shortness of breath. | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Brugada syndrome ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Brugada syndrome usually becomes apparent in adulthood, although it may present in infants and children as sudden cardiac death. The mean age of sudden death in patients with Brugada syndrome is 40 years old. The Brugada patient may develop atrial arrhythmia. | What to expect if I have Brugada syndrome (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Patients with Buerger's disease may experience symptoms as the following:
Pain and weakness in the legs and feet or arms and hands Swelling in your feet and hands Fingers and toes that turn pale when exposed to cold (Raynaud's phenomenon) Skin ulcers
Diseases with similar symptoms:
Atherosclerosis Raynaud phenomenon Fr... | What are the symptoms of Buerger's disease? | Answer this question truthfully |
Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) is caused by vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels).
The blood vessels of the hands and feet are especially affected. They tighten or become totally blocked. The average age when symptoms begin is around 35 years. Woman and older adults are affected less often.
Thr... | What causes Buerger's disease? | Answer this question truthfully |
Smoking Patients with medical history of Raynaud's disease or autoimmune diseases Race: Buerger disease is relatively more common in people of natives of India, Korea, and Japan, and Israeli Jews of Ashkenazi descent. Gender: Buerger disease is as 3 times as common in males than in female. Age between 20~45 years | Who is at highest risk for Buerger%27s disease ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if symptoms of Buerger's disease develop. | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Buerger%27s disease ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Prognosis of Buerger's disease varies from person to person, depending on:
The patient's life-style The severity of the damaged vessles | What to expect if I have Buerger%27s disease (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
Most patients with cardiac amyloidosis may experience symptoms of restrictive cardiomyopathy, while others may show no symptoms. Common symptoms include:
Skipped heart beats or extra heart beats also known as Palpitations Shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing while lying flat also known as orthopnea Fatigue Incr... | What are the Symptoms of Cardiac Amyloidosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
Amyloidosis refers to a family of diseases in which there is a buildup of clumps of proteins called amyloids in body tissues and organs. These proteins slowly replace normal tissue, leading to failure of the involved organ. There are many forms of amyloidosis that may involve specific organs like the heart (cardiac aml... | What Causes Cardiac Amyloidosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
Amyloidosis refers to abnormal deposition of amyloid protein in the body tissues and organs. These proteins gradually replace the normal tissue resulting in organ dysfunction. Amyloidosis often occurs in patients with the following diseases or characteristics:
Multiple myeloma: Cardiac amyloidosis usually occurs in pat... | Who Is at the Highest Risk? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if symptoms of cardiac amyloidosis develop. If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek urgent medical care as soon as possible:
Skipped heart beats or extra heart beats also known as palpitations Severe shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing while lying flat also known as... | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiac amyloidosis ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Directions to Hospitals Treating cardiac amyloidosis | Where to Find Medical Care for Cardiac Amyloidosis? | Answer this question truthfully |
Cardiac amyloidosis is a long-term (chronic) condition that slowly worsens. On average, persons with cardiac amyloidosis live less than 1 year. | What to expect if I have Cardiac amyloidosis (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
When you have an arrhythmia, your heartbeat may be:
Too slow (bradycardia)
Too quick (tachycardia)
Irregular, uneven or skipping beats
An arrhythmia may be present all of the time or it may come and go. You may or may not feel symptoms when the arrhythmia is present. Or, you may only notice symptoms when you are more a... | What are the symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia? | Answer this question truthfully |
Normally, your heart works as a pump that brings blood to the lungs and the rest of the body.To help this happen, your heart has an electrical system that makes sure it contracts (squeezes) in an orderly way.
The electrical impulse that signals your heart to contract begins in the sinoatrial node (also called the sinus... | What causes cardiac arrhythmia? | Answer this question truthfully |
Risk factors for cardiac arrhythmia include:
Hypertension or high blood pressure Previous heart surgery Congenital heart disease Thyroid problems Drugs and certain supplements Obesity Diabetes Obstructive sleep apnea Drinking too much alcohol Caffeine and nicotine use Electrolyte imbalances | Who is at highest risk for Cardiac arrhythmia ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your health care provider if:
You develop any of the symptoms of a possible arrhythmia You have been diagnosed with an arrhythmia and your symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiac arrhythmia ? | Answer this question truthfully |
The outcome depends on several factors:
The kind of arrhythmia -- some arrhythmias may be life threatening if not treated right away, or do not respond well to treatment Whether you have coronary artery disease, heart failure, or valvular heart disease | What to expect if I have Cardiac arrhythmia (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Answer this question truthfully |
You should not drive for 48 hours after the procedure. | When could I drive after i underwent Cardiac catheterization discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Ask your doctor whether you should go back to taking the medications you were on before the procedure. Be sure your doctor knows about everything you are taking. | What medications should I take after Cardiac catheterization discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every six hours as needed for pain in the area where the catheter was placed. Please be sure you are not taking more than one product containing acetaminophen, and do not take more Tylenol than what is recommended on the label. | Should I take any OTC pain medications? | Answer this question truthfully |
You may resume your regular activities one week after the procedure. Avoid lifting, pushing, or pulling anything heavier than 10 pounds in the first week after the procedure. Also avoid any exercise that causes you to hold your breath and bear down with your abdominal muscles. Begin your exercise program one week after... | When may I resume my regular activities? | Answer this question truthfully |
Usually after one week, when the puncture site is healed. This usually takes about a week. You may shower on the day after the procedure after removing the Band-aid over your puncture site. | When could I bathe or swim? | Answer this question truthfully |
It depends on the type of your work. You can ask your doctor when you can go back to work. | When can I go back to work after Cardiac catheterization discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Call your doctor if:
There is bleeding at the catheter insertion site that does not stop when you apply pressure. Your arm or leg below where the catheter was inserted changes color, is cool to the touch, or is numb. The small incision for your catheter becomes red or painful, or yellow or green discharge is draining f... | When to seek urgent medical care when I have Cardiac catheterization discharge instructions ? | Answer this question truthfully |
Ask about low-fat or fat-free choices. Ask the server to make substitutions like steamed vegetables instead of French fries. Use the basic guidelines of your healthy eating plan when choosing a main dish. Pick lean meat, fish or skinless chicken. Make sure your entrée is broiled, baked, grilled, steamed or poached inst... | What to eat at the restaurant? | Answer this question truthfully |
Push the butter out of your way or ask that it be removed. Ask for soft margarine instead. Order your dressings and sauces on the side so you can control how much you use. Stay away from fried appetizers and creamy soups. Begin your meal with broth-based soup like minestrone or gazpacho. At salad bars, stay away from h... | What to avoid at the restaurant? | Answer this question truthfully |
Anxiety, restlessness Chest pain - Sharp and stabbing pain which worsens with deep breathing or coughing. Difficulty breathing Discomfort, sometimes relieved by sitting upright or leaning forward Fainting, light-headedness Pale, gray, or blue skin Palpitations Rapid breathing Swelling of the abdomen or other areas Low ... | What are the symptoms of cardiac tamponade? | Answer this question truthfully |
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