Cardiac defibrillators implantation
A small pacemaker like device implanted under skin with leads going in the heart through veins, for those at high risk of life-threatening rhythm problems. Visit BHF booklet
Biventricular pacemaker / defibrillator implantation
A device implanted for patients with weak heart pump function (heart failure) and weak electrics.
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CT Coronary angiography
An invasive procedure to look at heart arteries to investigate and potentially treat coronary heart disease with stents.
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Coronary Angiography
An invasive procedure to look at heart arteries to investigate and potentially treat coronary heart disease with stents.
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Transoesophageal echocardiogram
An invasive procedure to look at heart arteries to investigate and potentially treat coronary heart disease with stents.
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Cardiac surgery
Most common reason for heart surgery is coronary heart disease or heart valve problem.
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