heart diseases

Treatment for aneurysms in the aorta varies according to the severity of the aneurysm, the area where it is present, and other diseases the person may have, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and peripheral vascular disease. It is often necessary first to treat these associated diseases to have a greater chance of healing the aneurysm

Atherosclerosis is characterized by the accumulation of fat plaques inside the arteries, which occurs over time and can block blood flow and can cause a heart attack or stroke. However, atherosclerosis can also form in the arteries that supply the kidneys and other vital organs. These fat plaques are essentially made up of bad cholesterol and therefore it is so important to maintain ideal cholesterol levels throughout life

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to the formation of atheroma (fat) plaques within the blood vessels, causing serious consequences when present in coronary vessels. The most frequent symptoms resulting from the presence of atherosclerotic disease in the heart are chest pain or discomfort, and may radiate to the neck, arms, belly and upper back

Valvuloplasty is surgery performed to correct a defect in a heart valve so that blood flow occurs correctly. This surgery may involve only the concert of the damaged valve or its replacement by another made of metal, coming from an animal such as pig or cow or from a deceased human donor. In addition, there are different types of valvuloplasty according to the valve that presents defect, because there are 4 heart valves: the mitral valve, the tricuspid valve, the pulmonary valve and the aortic valve

The pacemaker is a type of device that is implanted in the heart capable of regularizing heartbeats. It is indicated for people suffering from diseases that generate cardiac arrhythmia, such as bradycardia and tachycardia. In bradycardia the heart beats slower than it should, here the pacemaker or pacemaker, as it is also known, goes into action and increases heart rate

The heart defibrillator is an appliance that produces an electric shock to the heart and can be of two types, internal or external. What is the heart defibrillator for? The cardiac defibrillator serves to try to avoid the death of the individual with cardiac arrest. However, it is also used to treat arrhythmias and other problems, such as tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, or ventricular fibrillation

To maintain heart health and prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle and avoid situations that harm the health of the individual. So, some helpful tips to improve heart health are: Exercise regularly, such as walking or swimming; Do not smoke; Avoid alcoholic beverages; Lose weight; Make balanced diet: avoid fats, red meat and salt, preferring vegetables, fruits and white meats; Control blood pressure levels; Controlling diabetes; Controlling blood sugar levels; Reduce day-to-day stress; Consult your doctor regularly

Valvulopathies are diseases that affect the heart valves, causing them to not function properly. The 4 heart valves are: the tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary and aortic valve, which open and close whenever the heart beats, allowing blood circulation. When these valves are injured, two types of problems can arise: Stenosis: when the valve does not open properly, preventing the passage of blood; Insufficiency: When the valve does not close properly, causing blood to flow back

Constrictive pericarditis is a disease that appears when fibrous tissue, similar to a scar, develops around the heart and may decrease its size and function. Calcifications may also occur, causing increased pressure in the veins that carry blood to the heart, causing the fluid to not enter the heart and eventually accumulate at the periphery of the body, causing swelling in the abdomen and feet

Cardiac tamponade is a medical emergency, where fluid accumulates between the two membranes of the pericardium, which surrounds the heart. The consequence will be the inefficient pumping of blood to the organs and tissues of the body, reducing blood pressure, which can cause shock and death if not treated in time

Ventricular tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that has a high heart rate. It can occur as a consequence of various heart diseases that damage the ventricles, and end up compromising the electrical conduction of the heart. Symptoms of ventricular tachycardia Symptoms of ventricular tachycardia may include: Accelerated heartbeat that can be felt in the chest; Accelerated pulse; Heart palpitations; There may be an increase in respiratory rate

Mitral valve prolapse, in most women, does not present complications during pregnancy, delivery or the baby. However, when associated with other heart diseases such as major mitral regurgitation, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation and infective endocarditis, more care and follow-up is required by an obstetrician and cardiologist with experience in high-risk pregnancies

Stent is a small tube made of a perforated and expandable metal mesh, which is placed inside an artery, in order to keep it open, thus avoiding the reduction of blood flow by clogging. What is it for The stent serves to open vessels that have reduced diameter, improving blood flow and the amount of oxygen that reaches the organs

In the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery, the patient must remain in the first 2 days hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) so that it is constantly observed and, if necessary, doctors can intervene more quickly. It is the Intensive Care Unit that will observe the respiratory parameters, blood pressure, temperature and heart function

The preoperative heart surgery is very important for the success of the operation. During the preoperative phase the doctor should do a thorough investigation of the patient's health status, requiring tests and advising them to adopt healthy lifestyle habits such as weight loss and smoking cessation