Archives: Trips

Percutaneous Balloon Pericardiotomy Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy (PBP) is a procedure done to drain excess fluid in the sac around the heart. The procedure …

patent foramen ovale transcatheter repair  – A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a small hole between the two upper chambers of the heart, the right …

Pacemaker Insertion A pacemaker insertion is the implantation of a small electronic device that is usually placed in the chest to help regulate …

A myocardial perfusion scan is a type of nuclear medicine procedure. This means that a tiny amount of a radioactive substance is used …

Mitral Valve Replacement The procedure may be necessary if the mitral valve is working poorly. Surgical repair of the mitral valve is often …

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion An ICD insertion of an electronic device just below the collarbone is used to help regulate potentially fast …

Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery Heart valve repair or replacement surgery is a treatment option for valvular heart disease. When heart valves …