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Heart valve surgery

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The heart has four valves: Mitral, tricuspid, aortic, and pulmonary. The purpose of each valve is to open enough to let blood flow through into the next heart chamber, and then to close to prevent the blood… read more

Heart transplant

Overview
Heart transplant may be an option for some people with end-stage heart failure. The heart transplant must be harvested from an organ donor who has died recently and is on life support. The donor must be a good… read more

TAVR

Overview
TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, is used to treat aortic stenosis. TAVR replaces a faulty aortic valve with a valve made from animal tissues. The procedure is intended to restore the proper flow… read more

Ablation

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Ablation is a nonsurgical procedure used to correct arrhythmias. Ablation may also be referred to as catheter ablation, radiofrequency ablation, or cryoablation. Ablation targets small areas of tissue within… read more

Angioplasty and stents

Overview
Angioplasty is a common nonsurgical procedure also referred to as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), balloon angioplasty, and coronary artery balloon dilation. Angioplasty is considered in cases of… read more

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

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Coronary artery bypass grafting (also known as CABG, pronounced “cabbage”) is the most common heart surgery. CABG is considered in cases of severe coronary heart disease, where a waxy substance called plaque… read more

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

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An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small, battery-powered device that helps control life-threatening arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac arrest. ICDs are placed under the skin of the chest… read more

Pacemaker

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A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that helps your heart maintain a normal rhythm by emitting a low-level electrical signal when arrhythmia is detected. Pacemakers are usually implanted beneath the… read more

Ventricular assist device (VAD)

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In some people with heart failure, the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart, can no longer pump blood effectively through the heart and body. A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical system that… read more

Coreg (Carvedilol)

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Coreg is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of heart disease, specifically for managing mild to severe chronic heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction following a…

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