Cardiac Catheterization from Dean Heller, MD

This video gives you an overview of how a cardiac catheterization is performed.

Fainting or Vasovagal Syncope from Todd Rudo, MD

Fainting, which is the common term for vasovagal syncope is very common. Fainting is commonly accompanied by other symptoms including dizziness and nausea just prior to feeling faint. Although there are many causes of fainting which have to be ruled out, the most common cause is Vasovagal syncope. Dr. Todd Rudo. Main Line Cardiology Assoc. Paoli, PA. 610-647-2400 Fainting Vasovagal syncope.

Cardiac Ablation from Elie Haddad, MD

Dr. Elie Haddad discusses the use of ablation in the treatment of heart arrhythmias.

Pacemakers from Elie Haddad, MD

Pacemakers are commonly used in patients that have bradycardia, or a slow heart rythmn. Pacemakers are usually placed in a vein under the collar bone, and the wire is threaded into the heart. Pacemakers help people maintain an adequate heart rate. Dr. Elie Haddad. Miami, FL. Pacemakers

Heart Murmurs from Neal Skop, MD

Dr. Skop discusses heart murmurs.

Coronary Stent Animation from Dean Heller, MD

This video depicts how a stent is placed in the coronary artieries. We first place a guiding wire in the heart artery through a catheter, usually from the groin. Then the stent is inflated by a balloon in the artery, which is then removed. The stent remains permanently. Blood thinners, aspirin and plavix, are both required after a stent is placed in your heart artery.

Heart Attack Animation from Dean Heller, MD

In this animation it depicts an artery with cholesterol plaque (the yellowish area) which is blocking most of the inside of this artery. Then small cells called platelets become clumped together and cause the red blood cells to form a clot. This is what causes a HEART ATTACK. animation courtesy of FLix Productions, www.medflix.com

Early Signs of a Heart Attack from Bruce Macleod, MD

Dr. Bruce Macleod, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Mercy Hospital in Pittsbutgh, discusses the early signs of a heart attack and the importance of seeking early treatment for these symptoms.

Atrial Fibrillation from Todd Rudo, MD

Dr. Todd Rudo, a cardiac electrophysiologist, discusses atrial fibrillation, a very common heart arrhythmia. Main Line Cardiology Assoc. Paoli, PA. 610-647-2400