Jan 29, 2025 · Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction. Ejection fraction is …

Jul 2, 2025 · La fracción de eyección es una medida del porcentaje de sangre que sale del corazón cada vez que se comprime. Cuando el corazón se comprime, se llama contracción. …

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this most common heart valve condition, which causes blood to leak backward in the heart.

Oct 4, 2023 · The aortic valve is one of four valves that control blood flow through the heart. It separates the heart's main pumping chamber, called the left ventricle, and the body's main …

Aug 6, 2024 · Left ventricular hypertrophy is a thickening of the wall of the heart's main pumping chamber, called the left ventricle. This thickening may increase pressure within the heart. The …

May 4, 2022 · Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of heart muscle disease that causes the heart chambers (ventricles) to thin and stretch, growing larger. It typically starts in the heart's main …

Apr 1, 2025 · Description Meningococcal vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by certain groups (A, B, C, W, and Y) of meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria …

Jun 17, 2025 · Overview A hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. For a HIDA scan, also …

Aug 6, 2024 · Treatment Treatment for left ventricular hypertrophy depends on the cause. It may include medicines, catheter procedures or surgery. It's important to manage conditions such …

Jan 21, 2025 · Proper treatment may improve the symptoms of heart failure and may help some people live longer. Lifestyle changes can improve quality of life. Try to lose weight, exercise, …