Cardioversion
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| This leaflet describes Electrical Cardioversion |
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Angiogram
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| Angiogram, a procedure also known as cardiac catheterisation, is a test to find out whether or not there is any narrowing of the coronary (heart) arteries and how well the heart is pumping. |
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Angioplasty and Coronary Stents
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| Angioplasty is a treatment that opens narrowed or blocked coronary (heart) arteries. A coronary stent is an expandable mesh tube implanted in the narrowed artery to improve the blood flow to the heart by permanently holding the artery open. |
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Pacemaker
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| A Pacemaker is an implantable device used to treat or prevent slow heart rhythms, by transmitting an electrical signal to the heart should your heart rate drop below a programmed level. |
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Electrophysiology Study
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| This test is done to check the electrical functioning of your heart, and to determine if there is abnormal electrical signals. |
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24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
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| This is a monitor that records your blood pressure over 24 hours. |
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28/11/06 |
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Transoesaphageal ECHO
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| An Ultrasound Probe is swallowed by the patient so it lies in the Oesaphagus, which is very close to the heart. This is sometimes necessary as it gives a clearer picture of the heart than a standard heart Ultrasound. |
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