Ablation
Ablation Read the Ablation Special Issue myheart newsletter An ablation (sometimes called a catheter ablation) is a procedure that is used to correct a faulty electrical pathway within the heart, which
Ablation Read the Ablation Special Issue myheart newsletter An ablation (sometimes called a catheter ablation) is a procedure that is used to correct a faulty electrical pathway within the heart, which
Cardioversion A cardioversion is a procedure that can help your heart rhythm get back to its normal, sinus rhythm if it is in a persistently abnormal rhythm (such as atrial
Cevical Sympathectomy A cevical sympathectomy is an operation that can be useful for some people with long QT syndrome. It reduces the amount of adrenaline that is produced and delivered
Heart Medicines If you have any questions about the medication you are on, please ask your GP, cardiologist or pharmacist. The below is just a guide to explain about some
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Read the ICD Special Issue myheart newsletter If the bottom chambers (ventricles) of your heart are prone to going into either a dangerously fast or a chaotic
Myomectomy A myomectomy may be recommended if you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with obstruction to the blood leaving your heart, and your medication is not controlling your symptoms. With this
Pacemakers Pacemakers electrically stimulate your heart to make it contract and produce a heartbeat. They differ from implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) in that they do not have the ability to
We would like to thank the following people for their kind contributions to the medical information on this website.
Professor Sanjay Sharma, Consultant cardiologist, CRY and St George’s, Professor Michael Papadakis, Reader in Cardiology & Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, St George’s, Dr Elijah R Behr, Reader and Honorary Consultant Electrophysiologist Cardiac and Vascular Division, St George’s University of London, Professor William J McKenna, Dr Nabeel Sheikh and Louise Roberts (Illustrations).
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