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You or a loved one has been diagnosed with a heart or vascular condition. Or perhaps you are preparing for a procedure. You may be feeling lost, confused and frustrated at all the new terms being used to describe what’s wrong and what’s going to happen next. Whatever the case, we want to provide as much information as possible to help you gain a better understanding of some common terms, because, after all, knowledge is empowering. Click any of the terms below for easy-to-understand information about common heart and vascular diagnoses and treatment options.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	Hypertension Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm	Infective Endocarditis
Angina	Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Angioplasty	Mitral Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis	Mitral Valve Prolapse
Arrhythmia	Open Heart Surgery
Atherectomy	Pacemaker Implantation
Atherosclerosis / Arteriosclerosis	Pericardial effusion
Atrial Fibrillation	Pericarditis
Atrial Septal Defect	Peripheral arterial disease
Bypass Surgery	PFO Closure
Cardiac Catheterization	Phlebitis
Cardiac Resynchronization	Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
Cardiomyopathy	Pulmonary embolism
Carotid Artery Disease	Renal artery disease
Carotid Artery Surgery	Stenting
Chest Pain	Stroke
Congenital Heart / Valve Disease	Sudden cardiac death
Congestive Heart Failure	Syncope
Coronary Artery Disease	Thoracic aortic aneurysms
Deep Vein Thrombosis	Thoracic outlet syndrome
Defibrillator Implantation	Valve Repair and Replacement
Ejection Fraction	Varicose veins
Heart Attack	Vascular disease
Heart Disease	Venous insufficiency
Heart Murmur	Ventricular septal defects
Heart Palpitations	Visceral artery aneurysm
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	Visceral ischemic syndrome
Hypertension

Texas Health is committed to providing quality care to heart and vascular patients throughout North Texas and beyond. Various technologies and services are discussed here, but not all of our hospitals offer every treatment and diagnostic technology highlighted. Call 1-877-THR-WELL to learn more about heart and vascular services at the Texas Health hospital in your area.