Category: Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

Valvular & cardiovascular diseases

Questions about coronary artery bypass surgery

Learning that heart surgery is needed often causes worry, especially due to the uncertainty. Understanding how the procedure works can help ease this anxiety. This text provides the essential information to know before the operation.

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Coronary heart diseases

The Psychological Impact of a Heart Attack – When to Worry and Seek Help

After a heart attack, angioplasty, or heart surgery, it’s normal to experience intense emotions such as sadness, fear, or anxiety — but if these difficulties persist, it’s important to seek psychological support. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; it’s a vital step toward healing and preventing complications like post-heart attack depression.

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Arrhythmia

Sudden Cardiac Death

Sudden cardiac death strikes without warning, often in people with no prior symptoms. In most cases, it occurs outside a hospital and leads to death within minutes if no rapid intervention is provided.

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Coronary heart diseases

Triglycerides and Heart Disease

Often less well-known than cholesterol, triglycerides are another type of fat found in the blood. When too high, they may play a role in heart disease. Learn how they work, how they might affect your arteries, and what can be done to keep them under control.

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Arrhythmia

At Home with a New Pacemaker

Returning home after pacemaker implantation can be a source of anxiety, making it important to understand the necessary daily precautions, warning signs to watch for, and temporary limitations related to activities such as driving or physical exercise, while also distinguishing myths from facts about potential interactions with electronic or mechanical devices.

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Coronary heart diseases

The Psychological Impact of a Heart Attack

Following a heart attack, it is common to experience anxiety, fear, or even symptoms of depression. Understanding these emotional reactions after a myocardial infarction can help ease the recovery process. Stress, loss of confidence, and comparisons with others may all influence healing. Learning to recognize these signs makes it easier to adopt helpful strategies and regain balance.

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Coronary heart diseases

Bypass Surgery

Coronary artery bypass surgery aims to reroute blood around blocked heart arteries caused by atherosclerotic plaques—fatty deposits that slow down or block blood flow.
Much like a road bridge that allows vehicles to cross a river or obstacle, this procedure creates new pathways so that oxygen-rich blood can continue to nourish the heart muscle, despite existing blockages.

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Arrhythmia

Premature beat: a patient’s point of view

That night, my heart started “skipping beats.”
In my case, the doctor tried to reassure me. Words are easy to say, but the worry and anxiety of feeling your heart “misfire” remain nonetheless. I understand your concerns and anxiety. Through this text, I hope to guide you and, most importantly, reassure you about these palpitations related to extrasystoles.

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