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Dr. Todd Rudo, a cardiac electrophysiologist, discusses pacemakers in the treatment of patients with heart arrhythmias. Including patients with bradycardia, or a slow heart rate. Main Line Cardiology Assoc. Paoli, PA. 610-647-2400
This video gives you an overview of how a cardiac catheterization is performed.
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.
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in America. There are risk factors for heart disease that everyone can modify. Dr Stephen Kopecky, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, discusses 4 ways to prevent a heart attack.
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
Dr. Elie Haddad discusses the use of ablation in the treatment of heart arrhythmias.
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.
Dr. Bob Martin, and Dr. Robert Cleary, a cardiologist, discuss cardiac catheterization in the work up of heart disease. Clarian Arnett Health. Lafayette, IN.
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