Genetic Cardiomyopathies
There are numerous genetic causes of heart failure, and still more that have likely not been identified. At HCVA we are dedicated in performing a
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There are numerous genetic causes of heart failure, and still more that have likely not been identified. At HCVA we are dedicated in performing a
Myocarditis refers to a group of disorders that can cause inflammation of the heart. This is most often due to viruses that can attack the
Your body creates a number of different proteins that help carry out normal activities inside your body. Amyloidosis occurs when your body mis-creates one of
Your body creates a number of different proteins that help carry out normal activities inside your body. Amyloidosis occurs when your body mis-creates one of
There are times when heart failure continues to worsen despite our best medications and devices. If this happens, we consider this to be advanced heart
According to the American Heart Association, approximately every 25 seconds, an American will experience a coronary event, and approximately every minute, someone will die of
Coronary artery disease is the disease of heart blood vessels that leads to fatty deposits to form on the vessel walls. These deposits, called plaques,
Supraventricular tachycardia refers to a group of heart rhythm disorders that causes a rapid heartbeat and originates from one of the top chambers of the
Bradycardia refers to a slow heart rate defined as below 60 beats per minute. Sick Sinus Syndrome is a condition when the heart’s natural pacemaker
Heart failure descibes a condition where the heart is unable to effectively pump blood to the rest of the body. This can lead to swelling,
Aortic sclerosis is the abnormal thickening of the aortic valve. The presence of aortic sclerosis has been associated with a 50% increased risk of heart
An atrial septal defect (or “ASD”) is a hole between the top two chambers of the heart (the “atria”). These holes are present from birth.
Atrial fibrillation, or “A-Fib”, is the most common heart rhythm problem (“cardiac arrhythmia”) in the US. A patient with A-Fib may have no symptoms or
When narrowing occurs in the main arteries that flow to the brain, the condition is called “carotid artery disease”. This can increase a person’s risk
When narrowing or blockages occur in the arteries that flow to the legs, people can develop leg pain with activity, or “claudication”. When the disease
Vein disease in the leg can cause pain, swollen legs, skin changes, varicose veins, and evey open sores. These happen when the vein stops working
According to the American Heart Association, there are nearly 84 million American adults with at least 1 form of cardiovascular disease. That’s 1 in 3!
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