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Hand and Wrist Exercises- Wrist Extensor
Try this hand and wrist exercise called wrist flexion to help stretch your hands and wrists.
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Lifestyle Management After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
After percutaneous coronary intervention, or angioplasty, making lifestyle changes is an important part of your recovery.
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Heart Valve Problems: Aortic Stenosis
Aortic stenosis means your aortic valve has a problem opening. The left ventricle has to work harder to push the blood through the valve. In some cases, this extra work will make the muscle of the ventricle thicken. This type of stenosis can quickly get worse.
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Heart Valve Problems: Aortic Insufficiency
Aortic insufficiency means your aortic valve has problems closing. Blood leaks back through the valve. Extra blood may cause the ventricle to stretch. A stretched ventricle doesn't squeeze as well. In time, the heart won't move blood the way it should.
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Heart Valve Problems: Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart valve problem. It's usually not serious. With this problem, the valve bulges slightly back into the atrium when it closes. This may allow a tiny amount of blood to leak.
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Thoracotomy
Thoracotomy is surgery used to diagnose and treat certain lung problems. Learn about what to expect before and after the surgery.
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Thoracotomy: Your Home Recovery
Learn how to care for yourself as you recover at home after a thoracotomy. This includes information on when and how to go back to your usual activities.
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Taking a Beta-Blocker
Beta-blockers decrease your heart's workload and help it beat more regularly. This can reduce chest pain. It may also lower your blood pressure.
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Taking Potassium
Potassium supplements help replace potassium your body as lost. This can happen if you take a water pill (diuretic), or because of a medical condition. Read on for tips on how to take potassium, as well as safety advice.
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