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Traits people have that are linked to the development and progression of coronary artery disease. There are modifiable risk factors -- related to lifestyle and may be changed or controlled -- and non-modifiable risk factors -- related to aging and genetics and cannot be changed.
Industry:Health care
The valve that lies between the left atrium and left ventricle (main pumping chamber of the heart). This valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle and then prevents the back flow of blood into the left atrium during ventricular contraction.
Industry:Health care
Medication used to dissolve any clots that may be blocking blood flow in arteries and veins.
Industry:Health care
Starchy foods that are good sources of energy and nutrients, such as whole grain breads, rice, and pasta.
Industry:Health care
A specialized cluster of cells in the heart that initiates the heartbeat. Known as the heart's natural pacemaker.
Industry:Health care
Turbulent blood flow across a heart valve creating a "swishing" sound heard by a stethoscope.
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During this surgical procedure, to treat heart failure, the surgeon cuts out a piece of the patient's enlarged left ventricular muscle. The intention is to reduce the size of the left ventricular cavity, improve left ventricular function and reverse congestive heart failure. Long-term results found the procedure unsuccessful, however, the procedure has led to better surgical techniques to treat those with heart failure (see infarct exclusion surgery).
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An imaging procedure that uses radioactive tracers to create 3-dimensional pictures of the tissues inside of the body and can monitor metabolic processes.
Industry:Health care
