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Aortic Valve Homograft
When replacement of an aortic valve is necessary it is possible to replace the valve with another human valve known as an aortic valve homograft. This operation involves cardiopulmonary bypass.
Aortic Valve Repair
The aortic valve is the last valve in the heart through which the blood travels prior to circulating in the body. When this valve is leaking or too tight, the surgeon may be able to repair the valve rather than…
Aortic Valve Replacement
When the aortic valve is diseased, it can become either stenotic (too narrow) or insufficient (leaky). In such cases, the aortic valve may need to be replaced with either a prosthetic or human valve.
Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythms, where the heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly. These disturbances can affect the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.
Arrhythmia
An irregular heart beat
Arterial Blood Gas Test
A blood test that measures oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Arterial Grafting
In patients who require coronary artery bypass graft surgery, it is sometimes desirable to use arteries from other parts of the body to provide the bypass grafts. This is known as arterial grafting. The alternative is to use vein grafts…
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body. They have thick, muscular walls to withstand the force of blood being pumped by the heart.
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the arms, legs, head, body and organs.
Arteriogram
X-ray of an artery after dye is injected. Patient may or may not be admitted to the hospital after the test.