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Angina Pectoris
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. Angina that occurs during or after physical exercise or emotional stress is referred to as stable because of the predictable pattern of heart pain caused by exertion or stress. Stable angina can occur intermittently for weeks, months, or even years. When angina occurs unpredictably or during rest, however, it is called unstable angina. What are the Symptoms? Causes and Risk Factors. Echocardiographic...
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Echocardiogram
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. An Echocardiogram (ECHO) is an ultrasound of the heart. Ultrasound is a safe, painless method of taking images or pictures of heart. A technologist places a probe on the chest wall and records multiple views of heart to be interpreted by a cardiologist. 2009 California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. Designed by AMC Computers.
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Aortic Valve Regurgitation
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. In aortic valve regurgitation, the aortic valve does not close completely. The valve lets blood leak back (regurgitate) into the heart. Causes and Risk Factors. Aortic valve disease can be congenital, or caused by a malformation that is present at birth. For example, some aortic valves do not have the normal three cusps or leafs, leaving them susceptible to damage and to calcium buildup on and ar...
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Cardiac Catheterization
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. Cardiac catheterization is the insertion of a catheter (flexible tube) in to coronary arteries (blood vessels of the heart). Coronary arteries are accessed through one of the major arteries such as femoral (in groin-left or right), radial, or brachial artery (using either arm or wrist-left or right). Cardiac catheterization answers three questions:. The skin in the area of insertion is sterilized (wi...
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Nuclear Stress Test
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. I recently had a cardiac catheterization, why does my doctor want me to have a nuclear scan? Are there any side effects of having a nuclear stress test? Most often used radiopharmaceuticals are Thallium-201 and Technetium-99m. An adverse reaction is extremely rare. They may include rash and low blood pressure. Same side effects as for Persantine. Also on occasion, slow heart beat can occur which ...
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Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. A standard echocardiogram or Echo is obtained by applying a transducer to the front of the chest. The ultrasound beam travels through the chest wall (skin, muscle, bone, tissue) and lungs to reach the heart. Because it travels through the front of the chest or thorax (pronounced thow-racks) a standard echocardiogram is also known as a TRANSTHORACIC (pronounced trans-thow-rassic) echo. Arrange for a d...
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Pacemaker Placement
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. Your heart has an electrical system that keeps it beating at the right pace. The electrical system of the heart determines when the heart contracts (or squeezes). If there is a problem with this electrical system, the work of the heart gets interrupted. The problem can be at different level of electrical conduction. How a pacemaker adapts to your needs. Placing a pacemaker inside the body is called i...
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Cardiomyopathy (Weak Heart)
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. There are three kinds of cardiomypathies. 1 Hypertrophic Cardiomypathy (thick heart). 2 Dilated Cardiomypathy (dilated chambers). 3 Restricted Cardiomypathy (heart muscles stiffens). In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the walls of heart become too thick, impairing blood flow. Dilated Cardiomypathy (notice lower chambers or ventricles are stretched out and therefore dilated). What are the Symptoms? Becau...
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California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc - Because taking care of your heart, requires teamwork.
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Presented by California Cardiovascular Specialists, Inc. For the latest updates in cardiology click here. Because taking care of your heart requires teamwork, we are here to help. How does the heart work? Myocardial Infarction (heart attack). Hypertension (high Blood Pressure). Lower Extremity Disease (peripheral vascular disease or PVD). Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). We thank you for selecting California Cardiovascular Specialists and encourage your suggestions on how we might improve our service.
