Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome occurs when there an extra electrical pathway in the heart, which leads to period of tachycardia. In patients with WPW syndrome, some of the heart’s electrical signals go down an extra pathway. This may cause a very rapid heart rate called supraventricular tachycardia. Most people with WPW syndrome do not have any other…

Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. It used to measure: Any damage to the heart How fast the heart is beating and whether it is beating normally The effects of drugs or devices used to control the heart (such as a pacemaker)…

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. There are two main types of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of lung cancer Small cell lung cancer, which makes up about 20% of all lung cancers The following may increase your risk for lung cancer: Secondhand smoke Exposure…

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