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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

Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Heart Disease

Overview
Myqorzo is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), a condition in which the heart muscle becomes…

Inderal (Propranolol) for Heart Disease

The Inderal brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more

Coumadin (Warfarin) for Heart Disease

The Coumadin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your…

Corgard (Nadolol) for Heart Disease

The Corgard brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your… read more

Sotylize (Sotalol Hydrochloride) for Heart Disease

Overview

Sotylize is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat documented, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (dangerous abnormal heart rhythms), such as sustained ventricular tachycardia. It…

Pacerone (Amiodarone Hydrochloride) for Heart Disease

Overview

Pacerone is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults with recurrent ventricular fibrillation or recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia. The prescribing label includes…

Ablation

Overview
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

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

Overview
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

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