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Alcohol septal ablation (ASA) is a minimally invasive heart procedure to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). [1]It is a percutaneous, minimally invasive procedure performed by an interventional cardiologist to relieve symptoms and improve functional status in eligible patients with severely symptomatic HCM who meet strict clinical, anatomic and physiologic selection criteria.
An automated external defibrillator or automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, [1] and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electricity which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re ...
The practice of intracardiac injection originated in the 1800s. It was commonly performed during the 1960s, as it was considered the fastest way to get medication to the heart. The practice began declining during the 1970s as more reliable delivery methods (i.e., intravenous, endotracheal, and intraosseous) came into use. Around that time ...
Dr. Peralta-Reich regularly monitors her patients’ body composition to prevent significant muscle loss. If she notices a patient is losing too much muscle, for example, she can tweak the dose of ...
By reducing strain on the heart, this mechanism helps minimise the oxygen demand. Furthermore, calcium sensitizers provide an additional benefit. They open potassium channels in the heart muscle cells, resulting in vasodilation and improved blood flow. [53] This action reduces the workload on the heart.
However, the specific risks associated with eccentric moves are mainly muscle soreness and strain, Julom says. “It puts extra stress on muscles, so if someone jumps in too hard, it can lead to ...
Cardiotoxicity is the occurrence of heart dysfunction as electric or muscle damage, resulting in heart toxicity. [1] This can cause heart failure, arrhythmia, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathy in patients. [2] Some effects are reversible, while in others, permanent damage requiring further treatment may arise.
Jumping into a new and intense routine can also put you at risk for injuries. “I recommend to my patients starting with 10 minutes, three times a week if they are not used to exercise,” says ...