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A condition where blood in the left ventricle leaks back through the mitral valve into the left atrium and can back up into the lungs. The mitral valve normally opens to allow blood to flow into the left ventricle and then closes, preventing blood from backing up into the atrium during the ventricle's contraction.
Industry:Health care
Programma strutturato di educazione ed attività guidata che mira ad una modificazione dello stile di vita, ad un aumento delle capacità funzionali e al supporto di persone con medesimi problemi.
Industry:Health care
A small electronic device is implanted under the skin and sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a suitable heart rate and to prevent slow heart rates.
Industry:Health care
Deposits of fats, inflammatory cells, proteins, and calcium material along the lining of arteries seen in atherosclerosis. The plaque builds up and narrows the artery.
Industry:Health care
A test used to measure the performance of the heart and lungs while they are under physical stress. The test involves walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike at increasing levels of difficulty, while being closely monitored.
Industry:Health care
An abnormal heart condition in which the heart is dilated (poor pumping power), restrictive (impaired ability of the heart to fill), and hypertrophic (enlarged heart).
Industry:Health care
The removal of a small piece of heart tissue from your right ventricle. This tissue sample is studied under a microscope to help your doctor assess your heart muscle.
Industry:Health care
An infection of the inner lining of the heart or its valves. It is usually caused by bacteria and is more likely to occur in people who have heart valve defects or have had heart surgery to treat valve disease.
Industry:Health care
