Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2007;5(6):1135-1146. Diagnosing a secundum ASD is more often than not incidental because the defect normally causes symptoms late in adult life. Echocardiography and ...

The left heart pump consists of the left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta. Its job is to pump oxygen-rich blood out to the body’s tissues. Blood returning to the heart ...

Preparation for a hysterectomy starts as soon as you schedule your surgery date. Your healthcare provider may recommend pre-operative lifestyle changes, like exercise and smoking cessation, in order ...