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TwitterWhen premature ventricular contractions are identified, doctors usually aren’t surprised. When an EKG is performed, medical specialists look to see if the patient has any issues concerning the heart or circulatory system. In some cases, there is no reason to be alarmed, but in other cases, immediate medical action will be taken. The course of [...]
Articles Tagged ‘ischemic heart disease’
Angina Pectoris Symptoms
Angina pectoris symptoms include a feeling of squeezing or pressure in the chest; nausea; pain in back, jaw, neck, arms, or shoulders; discomfort that resembles indigestion; shortness of breath; tiredness; weakness; light-headedness; sweating.. Angina pectoris is also known as ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure. Over time plaque, a fatty substance, can build up [...]
Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms And Treatment
Ischemic heart disease is also known as congestive heart failure. It does not mean that your heart stops beating. Ischemic heart disease is a condition where the heart fails to pump blood properly to the rest of the body. Blocked or narrowed arteries prevent the heart muscle from getting the blood and oxygen it needs [...]
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Pros And Cons
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is one of several treatment options for congestive heart failure. This condition is also known as ischemic heart disease. Infection, or more commonly, blocked blood vessels can prevent the heart from getting enough oxygen so that it can efficiently pump blood to the other parts of the body. When this [...]