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Screening for Heart Disease in Women

< Mar. 28, 2012 > -- Women at risk for heart disease don't always realize it, and a new study suggests the perfect person to help assess that risk: the OB/GYN.

Glossary - The Child Having Surgery

Glossary of terms relating to surgery in children

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion  (tests & procedures)

During this procedure, an electronic device is inserted into the chest to help regulate electrical problems with the heart by providing either anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) or shock therapy to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

Pacemaker Insertion  (tests & procedures)

During a pacemaker insertio, a small electronic device is implanted in the chest (just below the collarbone) to help regulate electrical problems with the heart.

Echocardiogram  (tests & procedures)

An echocardiogram is a procedure in which ultrasonic sound waves are used to assess the heart's function and structures.

Overview of the Vascular System

Detailed information on vascular conditions, including a description of the vascular system, causes and effects of vascular disease, and a full-color anatomical illustration

Glossary - Transplantation

Glossary of terms relating to transplantation in children

Cardiac Catheterization  (tests & procedures)

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure in which a catheter is moved through a blood vessel to the heart in order to better diagnose coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure and other heart conditions.

Electrophysiological Studies  (tests & procedures)

When a problem develops with the heart’s rhythm, there may or may not be any symptoms. An electrophysiological study (EP study) is an invasive procedure that tests the heart's electrical system to determine the cause of the dysrhythmia.

Glossary - Heart Center

Glossary of terms relating to cardiovascular disease and heart healthy living

Heart Transplantation Procedure  (tests & procedures)

A heart transplant is a surgical procedure performed to remove the diseased heart from a patient and replace it with a healthy one from an organ donor.