![]() ![]() Blood can leak through the valve in the wrong direction (called regurgitation), or a valve may not open far enough and block blood flow (called stenosis). Occur when one of the four valves in the heart does not work properly. Certain heart problems, such as heart attack or heart failure can cause problems with the heart's electrical system. The heart may beat too fast, too slow, or unevenly. This happens when the heart's electrical system doesn't work properly. ![]() Problems with heart rate (pulse) or heart rhythm. High blood pressure and CAD are common causes of heart failure. More often, both sides of the heart are involved. The condition may affect only the right side or only the left side of the heart. It cannot pump out enough oxygen-rich blood, which causes symptoms throughout the body. Occurs when the heart muscle becomes stiff or weak. Over time, CHD can weaken the heart muscle and cause heart failure or arrhythmias. A blocked artery can cause a heart attack. When arteries narrow, the heart cannot get enough blood and oxygen. CHD is also called coronary artery disease (CAD). The most common type of heart disease, is when plaque builds up in the arteries leading to the heart. Vascular diseases are conditions which affect your vascular system. Other types develop during your lifetime. Some you may be born with, called congenital heart disease. There are many different types of heart disease. Coronary angioplasty/stenting - procedure used to open or widen clogged heart arteries.Transcatheter heart valve repair/replacement (TAVR, MitraClip) - minimally invasive procedure where a new valve is inserted without removing the old, damaged valve.Electrophysiology studies/ablation - tests using catheters and specialized electrodes placed in the heart that help doctors understand and treat abnormal rhythms/arrhythmias.Coronary angiography/heart catheters - procedures to look for and correct blocked arteries.Cardiac CT scans/cardiac MRI - non-invasive procedures that provide detailed information on the type and severity of heart disease to help your doctor decide the best way to treat heart problems.Echocardiography - imaging test that uses ultrasound to monitor the heart function, valves and some defects. ![]()
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