Your
doctor may prescribe a combination of heart care
treatments. Here are some of the most common and
effective.
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is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of
cardiovascular disease. Led by Arogyadham. we
offer the latest technology and procedures, while
focusing on the individual needs of patients.
Medications
for cardiac treatment
The
type of medication used to treat cardiovascular
disease obviously depends on the disorder being
treated and its symptoms.
Medications are often prescribed for heart conditions.
Below are some examples.
Angina
Arrythmia/heart rhythm disorders
Congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease
Diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Invasive procedures
These
procedures may involve the use of a needle or
catheter, but are not surgical procedures. An
overnight stay at the hospital may be required,
but general anesthetic is not used.
Abdominal
aortic aneurysm graft
Ablation
Angioplasty
[ see animation of this procedure ]
Atherectomy
Brachytherapy
Cardioversion
Cardiac
stents
Implantable
cardioverter defibrillator
Pacemaker
implant
Pericardiocentesis
Patent
Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
Surgical treatments
Surgical
treatments require an incision of some kind.
Bypass
surgery and off-pump bypass surgery [ See animation
of this procedure ]
Heart
transplant
Heart
valve replacement
Microwave
ablation
Robotic
surgery
TMLR (transmyocardial
laser revascularization)
Ventricular
assist device
Complementary
medicine
These
can make for a more relaxed environment, help manage
pain by releasing endorphins (the body's natural
painkillers) and decrease anxiety.
Rehabilitation
After
the treatments, recovery can often include rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation is often prescribed if you have had
a heart attack, heart surgery or angioplasty; have
angina (chest pain); or have heart disease or are
at high risk for developing heart disease.
