OrganizedWisdom Health - Heart Disease

Autoimmune Heart Block

ShanaMScott — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:30:59 GMT

Autoimmune diseases and congenital heart defects may cause autoimmune heart blocks. Babies born to women with autoimmune diseases are usually at higher risk for developing heart blocks.

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Antipsychotics Cause Weight Gain in Kids

AmyS — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:06:06 GMT

A 12-week observational study reveals dramatic and rapid weight gain in children who take atypical antipsychotics. The study looked at four of the most common antipsychotic drugs used in children: Risperdal or risperidone, Zyprexa or olanzapine, Abilify or aripiprazole, and Seroquel or quetiapine. While the drugs can be life-saving, the researchers said, the long-term consequences of weight gain and metabolic effects mean "the widespread and increasing use of atypical antipsychotic medications in children and adolescents should be reconsidered."

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Median Sternotomy

Jmitchell — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:50 GMT

Median sternotomy is a surgical procedure in which a vertical incision is made along the sternum, after which the sternum is divided or cracked. This procedure provides access to the heart and lungs for surgical procedures such as heart transplant, corrective surgery for congenital heart defects, or coronary artery bypass surgery. Many median sternotomy procedures do not require an incision of the pericardium.

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Congenital Heart Disease Bundle Branch Block

Tbingel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:52:34 GMT

A bundle branch block can be caused by congenital heart disease. A left bundle branch block usually happens as a consequence of an underlying heart disease, unlike a right bundle branch block.

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Endografts

Tbingel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:41:06 GMT

An endograft is a large fabric-covered stent that is compressed and positioned through a catheter to enter the patient's body. Once in place, the endograft is expanded to create a new path for blood flow. Benefits of an endograft include a shortened hospital stay and less blood loss during the procedure over normal surgery.

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Emphysema and Heart Problems

JRafferty — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:22:23 GMT

Emphysema can lead to heart problems during the later stages of the disease. More specifically a condition referred to as cor pulmonale is one of the complications that can occur from emphysema.

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COPD and Cor Pulmonale

JRafferty — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:19:55 GMT

Cor pulmonale can be a complication associated with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Cor pulmonale is a condition when the right side of the heart begins to fail.

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Medium Chain Triglycerides

KenyottaE — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:09:58 GMT

Medium chain triglycerides are a dietary supplement derived from fatty acids and safflower oil. People whose bodies cannot digest certain foods properly may use medium chain triglycerides.

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Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Counterpulsation

KenyottaE — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:33 GMT

An intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation is used to treat severe heart failure and some other heart problems. The IABP is used for a short period of time to help your heart work normally.

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Congestive Heart Failure with Atrial Flutter

Tbingel — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:52:27 GMT

Congestive heart failure can cause atrial flutter, as the heart's rhythms change due to the heart failure.

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