An echocardiogram is usually also be referred to as a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), Doppler ultrasound of the heart, or surface echo. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. During the procedure, sound waves create a “live” picture of the heart beating. An echocardiogram is used to show a detailed moving picture of the heart....
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Diabetes – Type 2 & Pre-Diabetes
Introduction Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is a source of fuel. Normally, the hormone insulin helps glucose get into the body’s cells where it is used for energy. People with...
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Diabetes – Type 1
Introduction Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is used as a source of fuel for the body. Normally, the hormone insulin helps glucose enter the cells where it is used for energy. People with diabetes do not produce insulin, do not produce enough insulin, or the insulin...
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – Blood Clots in Deep Veins
Introduction A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the deep large veins of the pelvis, legs, thighs, or arms. A DVT can reduce or block the flow of blood in a vein. It may dislodge and travel in the bloodstream, causing a stroke, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, or death. DVT...
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Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Introduction Robotic surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System allows surgery to be performed with smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. By making only a few tiny incisions, patients benefit from having less pain, less scarring, less bleeding, and less down time. In addition, surgeons who use the da Vinci Surgical System can achieve...
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Clogging of Heart Arteries
Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD) and atherosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), is caused by a thickening of the walls of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. The thickened arteries cause the blood vessels to become narrow, which can lead to the restriction of flow of blood...
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF) develops when the heart cannot pump enough blood for the body. The most common causes of CHF are high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. CHF is usually a progressive long-term condition. Many forms of CHF can be controlled with lifestyle changes, medications, and treatment of underlying medical conditions. Select...
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Carotid Artery Disease
Introduction Carotid artery disease results when the carotid arteries become blocked, impairing their ability to transport blood efficiently. The carotid arteries carry blood from your heart to your head and brain. Carotid artery disease can develop over time from plaque buildup. This can lead to a mini-stroke, stroke, or death. Carotid artery disease may be...
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Cardiomyopathy- Weakened Heart Muscle
Introduction The prefix “cardio” means heart. The word “myopathy” means damaged muscle. Our heart is actually an organ made of muscle. Cardiomyopathy is actually an abnormality of the muscle of the heart. Anatomy The heart is the core of the cardiovascular system. Your cardiovascular system consists of your heart and the blood vessels that carry...
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Cardiac Stress Test
A cardiac stress test may also be referred to as an exercise ECG (electrocardiogram), stress test, or treadmill test. A cardiac stress test is used to evaluate how your heart works during exercise. The test is used to assess general heart health. It may detect coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeats, or poor physical fitness. The...