Some arrhythmias may occur without any symptoms. Others may cause noticeable symptoms, such as: Fainting, Dizziness, sensation of light-headedness, Sensation of your heart fluttering (palpitations), Sensation of a missed or extra heart beat, Weakness, Fatigue, Shortness of breath and Chest pain.More >>
High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. But, the condition can still damage your organs and tissues. Occasionally, if blood pressure reaches extreme levels, you may have the following: Headache, Blurry or double vision, Abdominal pain, Chest pain, Shortness of breath and Dizziness.More >>
Some of the more common factors increasing your risk of a heart attack are: Smoking and Second-Hand Smoke, Physical Inactivity, Excessive Alcohol Intake, Cocaine Abuse, High Blood Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Obesity and Overweight, Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome and Genetic Factors, among others.More >>
Signs and symptoms of CAD and angina heart attack include: Chest pain (angina)—This may feel like heaviness, burning, choking, tightness, pressure, or squeezing, usually behind the breastbone, but sometimes starting or radiating into the arms, left shoulder, neck, back, teeth, or jaw, Nausea and/or vomiting, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath particularly with physical exertion and Sweating.More >>
There are not always noticeable symptoms for CHF. When symptoms do occur, they may include: Shortness of breath, especially with activity, or when lying down, Swelling of feet and ankles, Fatigue and weakness, Persistent cough or wheezing cough that may be accompanied by white or blood-tinged phlegm, Rapid weight gain, Irregular or rapid heartbeat, Change in urine production (increase or decrease, need to urinate at night), Nausea, Loss of appetite and Decreased alertness.More >>
Lipid disorders usually do not cause symptoms. In extreme cases, the following signs or symptoms may be found by history or physical exam: Fatty deposits in the skin or tendons caused by very high levels of lipids in the blood, Pain, enlargement, or swelling (inflammation) of abdominal organs such as the liver, spleen, or pancreas due to extremely high levels of triglycerides in the blood and Changes in the blood vessels of the eye, caused by elevated lipids.More >>
The doctor may order a specific test or procedures depending on the patient's particular problem(s) and the physician's assessment. The following procedures can be used to evaluate or treat heart disease: Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Angioplasty, Coronary Stent, Atherectomy, PFO/ASD Closure, Intravascular Ultrasound and Intracardiac Ultrasound.More >>
Many different procedures can be used to diagnose and treat heart related problems. A cardiologist who specializes in treating heart rhythm abnormalities is called an Electrophysiologist. The following procedures can be used to diagnose or treat an abnormal heart rhythm: Cardiac Pacemakers, Implantable Defibrillators, Cardioversion, Tilt Table Testing, Electrophysiology (EP) Study, Atrial Fibrillation & Catheter Ablation and Pacemaker or Defibrillator Laser Assisted Lead Removal.More >>
When being evaluated for possible heart disease, simple tests are usually ordered first. These tests can help determine if you have heart disease. The results assist the physician in determining the degree of severity and what treatments would be most effective. Your physician may order some of the following tests: Electrocardiogram (EKG), Holter Monitor / Event Monitor / Loop Monitor, Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) and Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE).More >>
Peripheral arterial disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Peripheral arterial disease treatments include lifestyle changes, medicines, surgery and/or procedures. The following procedures are used to treat peripheral arterial disease: Carotid Stents, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Endovascular Repair (Stent Graft), Renal Angioplasty & Stents, Peripheral Laser and Atherectomy.More >>
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