Heart disease

Heart disease

Heart diseases (heart attack, heart failure,) risk factors, treatment, prevention, and heart health.

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Angiotensin ii receptor blockers (ARBS)

Health care; Heart disease

A group of drugs used to treat high blood pressure.

Aberrant subclavian artery

Health care; Heart disease

The right subclavian artery arises from the aorta distal to the left subclavian artery. Left aortic arch with (retroesophageal) aberrant right subclavian artery is the most common aortic arch ...

Autologous donation

Health care; Heart disease

Giving one's own blood in advance of surgery to be used for transfusions if needed.

Autologous blood

Health care; Heart disease

The patient's own blood which is the best possible blood source for the same patient since there is no chance of disease transmission or other transfusion reactions.

Autologous bone marrow transplantation

Health care; Heart disease

A procedure in which a patient's own bone marrow is removed, treated with anticancer drugs or radiation, then returned to the patient.

Subvalvular aortic stenosis

Health care; Heart disease

A narrowing of the flow of blood below the aortic valve in the left ventricle. It is usually caused by a membrane or thickening in the muscle in this area.

Dobutamine stress echocardiogram

A procedure that involves infusing a medication (dobutamine) through an intravenous (IV) line while you are closely monitored. This drug stimulates your heart allowing evaluation of heart and valve ...