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- Heart Procedures and Surgeries - American Heart Association
The American Heart Association explains the various cardiac procedures and heart surgeries for patients, such as Angioplasty, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, PCI, Balloon Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Balloon Dilation, Angioplasty, Laser Angioplasty, Artificial Heart Valve Surgery, Atherectomy, Bypass Surgery, Cardiomyoplasty, Heart Transplant, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery (CABG
- Cardiac Catheterization - American Heart Association
The American Heart Association explains that cardiac catheterization (cardiac cath or heart cath) is a procedure to examine how well your heart is working
- Heart Surgery and Recovery Resources
Heart Surgery and Recovery Resources It’s normal to be concerned if you’re having a surgery or procedure Knowing what to expect should help ease your worries and make for a low-stress recovery Find helpful information on how to plan for surgery and maximize your recovery Preparing For Surgery Why Do I Need Heart Valve Surgery? (PDF)
- Ablation for Arrhythmias - American Heart Association
The procedure is used most often to treat a condition called supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, which occurs because of abnormal conduction fibers in the heart Catheter ablation is also used to help control other heart rhythm problems, such as atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation What are the risks? This procedure is generally safe
- Electrophysiology Studies | American Heart Association
If you are at risk for heart problems such as fainting or sudden cardiac death due to cardiac arrest What are the risks of EP studies? In most cases, the procedure is very safe Discuss this with your health care professional Some possible risks may include: Arrhythmia During an EP study, you may have abnormal heart rhythms that make you dizzy
- Devices and Surgical Procedures to Treat Heart Failure
The American Heart Association explains devices and procedures used to treat heart failure, such as valve replacement, defibrillator implantation and left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
- Nonsurgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation - American Heart Association
The American Heart Association explains the procedures for afib that do not require surgery, such as Electrical cardioversion, Radiofrequency ablation or catheter ablation, Pulmonary vein isolation ablation (PVI ablation or PVA) and AV node ablation with pacemakers
- PREVENTION OF INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS - American Heart Association
Other Procedures: Prophylaxis for procedures involving the respiratory tract, infected skin and skin structures, tissues just under the skin or musculoskeletal tissue is discussed in the documents referenced below Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
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