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  1. Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Test: PET and SPECT

    Feb 26, 2025 · Myocardial perfusion imaging is an imaging test that shows how well blood flows through your heart muscle. It can show areas that aren’t getting enough blood flow. It can also show how well …

  2. What is Heart Failure? - American Heart Association

    May 20, 2025 · Heart failure is a serious condition, and usually there’s no cure. But many people with heart failure lead a full, enjoyable life when it is managed with heart failure medications and a healthy …

  3. Ejection Fraction Heart Failure Measurement

    May 30, 2025 · A normal heart’s ejection fraction is between 55% and 70%. Your EF can help to detect and track heart failure. You can have a normal ejection fraction and still have heart failure. This is …

  4. Anything that affects the basis of RV function (preload, afterload, or contractility) can lead to right heart failure. Due to the thin RV walls and reliance on LV function, the RV is more vulnerable to adverse …

  5. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - American Heart Association

  6. Radionuclide Angiography (MUGA Scan) - American Heart Association

    Feb 26, 2025 · Your health care professional may want to check how well your heart pumps blood. A MUGA scan helps your health care team learn more about symptoms of poor or reduced heart function.

  7. Coronary Microvascular Disease | American Heart Association

    Jan 27, 2025 · Coronary MVD affects the tiny blood vessels in the heart causing chest pain. Damage to the inner walls of these small blood vessels can cause spasms and reduced blood flow.

  8. Acute Coronary Syndrome - American Heart Association

    Dec 10, 2024 · An acute coronary syndrome happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. Heart attack and unstable angina are two examples of ACS. If a blood clot forms due to a …

  9. Yes Assessment and support Maintain patent airway Assist breathing with positive pressure ventilation and oxygen as necessary Cardiac monitor to identify rhythm; monitor pulse, BP, and oximetry

  10. • Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check). • Continue until ALS providers take over or the child starts to move. 2020 American Heart Association HR …