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# Uganda Heart Institute

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- [UHI EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT](https://www.uhi.go.ug/job-opportunities/) - The Uganda Heart Institute invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed posts: Click here for the detailed Job Advert. Eligible persons should address their applications, including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV) and evidence of work experience
- [CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – UHI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS](https://www.uhi.go.ug/call-for-applications-uganda-heart-institute-fellowship-programs/) - Uganda Heart Institute calls on interested persons to apply for the following Cardiovascular Specialist Fellowship Training Programs. PROGRAMS Adult Cardiology (5 Fellows) Paediatric Cardiology (05 Fellows) Cardiac Anaesthesia (02 Fellows) Cardiac Critical Care (04 Fellows) Cardiovascular Surgery (04 Fellows) Cardiac Nursing (15 Fellows) APPLICATION PROCEDURE For more information regarding the UHI Fellowship Training, please check
- [UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE’S KAYOOLA BUS TAKES ITS FIRST TRIP](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uganda-heart-institutes-kayoola-coach-takes-its-first-trip/) - The Uganda Heart Institute‘s brand-new Kayoola Diesel Bus (2025), made by Kiira Motors Corporation, sets off on its maiden trip. On board is the UHI team heading to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital for a week long FREE closed heart surgery camp (Patent Ductus Arteriosus – PDA) for pre-identified, deserving children from Mbarara and neighbouring districts.
- [HOPE IN EVERY HEARTBEAT - 2ND CLOSED HEART SURGERY CAMP AT JINJA RRH](https://www.uhi.go.ug/hope-in-every-heartbeat-2nd-closed-heart-surgery-camp-at-jinja-rrh/) - UHI Successfully Concludes 5th Closed Heart Surgical Camp in Jinja through our ongoing mission to decentralize heart Care Across Uganda The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has successfully concluded its 5th Closed Heart Surgical Camp, and the second to be held at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH), marking a significant milestone in the decentralization of specialized
- [UHI EXPANDS ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED HEART CARE TO LIRA DISTRICT](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uhi-expands-access-to-specialized-heart-care-to-lira-district/) - Since Sunday, 23rd February, the UHI team has been in Lira, performing Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) closure procedures. After a thorough screening process, five of the eight screened patients underwent surgery, all of whom are now in stable recovery. The three remaining patients, whose conditions require more complex interventions, will receive surgery at UHI in
- [UHI BREAKS GROUND ON A 250-BED CAPACITY CARDIAC HOSPITAL](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uhi-breaks-ground-on-a-250-bed-capacity-cardiac-hospital/) - The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has officially broken ground for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art 250-bed capacity cardiac hospital in Naguru. This milestone marks a significant step forward in Uganda’s commitment to providing world-class cardiovascular care and reducing the burden of heart disease in the country and the region. The groundbreaking ceremony for the
- [Uganda's New CathLab Theatre](https://www.uhi.go.ug/ugandas-new-cathlab-theatre/) - The newly installed Catheterization Laboratory Theatre (CathLab) at the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is a specialized heart theater equipped with state-of-the-art 2024 technology, making it the only facility of its kind in Africa. Replacing the previous CathLab, installed in 2012 and funded by the Government of Uganda. The new CathLab replaces the previous one, installed
- [Uganda Hosts Inaugural Rapid CMR Symposium](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uganda-hosts-inaugural-rapid-cmr-symposium/) - Paving the Way for Advanced Cardiac Care in East Africa: The recent launch of the Rapid Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Symposium in Kampala marked a transformative milestone for cardiac diagnostics across East Africa. Hosted by the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala on September 18-19, 2024, the event attracted over 100
- [Decentralizing Heart Care](https://www.uhi.go.ug/decentralizing-heart-care/) - The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) recently concluded a highly impactful Closed Heart Surgery Camp at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), marking a significant step in decentralizing cardiovascular care to Uganda’s regional hospitals. This second annual camp, held from October 20 to October 25, 2024, focused on treating children with congenital heart conditions, specifically Patent Ductus
- [WORLD HEART DAY 2024](https://www.uhi.go.ug/whd-ug-2024/) - On October 4, 2024, the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) and Mubende Referral Hospital hosted the World Heart Day 2024 celebrations in Mubende District, highlighting the importance of heart health and prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The event featured a variety of activities, including a Heart Health Walk, tree planting, and free heart screenings, all designed
- [World Heart Day 2024](https://www.uhi.go.ug/world-heart-day-2024/) - BEATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES TOGETHER World Heart Day serves as a global reminder to prioritize cardiovascular health. The World Heart Federation has been leading the World Heart Day movement – informing people around the world that cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death globally. More than 20 million lives
- [Transforming Lives](https://www.uhi.go.ug/transforming_lives/) - Francis’s story underscores the importance of early detection. Meet Francis Kaggwa, a resident of Bunamwaya in Wakiso District. In January 2022, Francis experienced sudden and severe chest pain. Initially thinking it was related to COVID-19, he tried herbal remedies. However, as the pain intensified, Francis realized the seriousness of hiscondition and sought medical help. Recognizing
- [A Heartfelt Thanksgiving](https://www.uhi.go.ug/a-heartfelt-thanksgiving/) - Celebrating Mr. Charles Wesana’s Remarkable Recovery: We are pleased to share the remarkable story of Mr. Charles Wesana, a member of the Uganda Heart Institute (had already been diagnosed with diabetes. When hypertension was identified during the All Staff heart audit, the combination of these two health conditions, hypertension and diabetes, led to complications that
- [The Uganda Heart Institute's unsung miracle workers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/unsung_miracle_workers/) - Opiyo Oloya Who were these unsung miracle workers at UHI at Mulago who did the successful operation? Where did they acquire their life-saving skills? The story that caught my attention recently was about Uganda children stranded in India after heart surgery. Stories of Uganda children going to India for heart surgery are not new. Since
- [Happy & Full of life](https://www.uhi.go.ug/happy-full-of-life/) - Ms. Atugonza Rita and her daughter Tranny Ms. Atugonza Rita shares a heartfelt story about her daughter Tranny’s journey to health at the Uganda Heart Institute. Tranny was born healthy, but soon faced health problems. Doctors found an open vein in her heart. At first, the family was scared and had to find money for
- [ADDENDUM NO.1 -  EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE](https://www.uhi.go.ug/addendum-no-1-extension-of-bid-submission-deadline/) - Addendum No.1 Extension of bid submission deadline: (UHI/WRKS/2023-2024/03986) – Procurement of Civil Works for the Uganda Heart Institute Infrastructure Development Project Download the Addendum No.1 Extension of bid submission deadline notice.
- [Celebrating a Decade of Groundbreaking Cardiovascular Research](https://www.uhi.go.ug/celebrating-a-decade-of-groundbreaking-cardiovascular-research/) - On May 31, 2024, a significant milestone was celebrated at Kabira Country Club, marking a decade of groundbreaking research in advancing cardiovascular healthcare through innovation. The event, attended by researchers, clinicians, and collaborators, highlighted the Uganda Heart Institute’s substantial contributions to cardiovascular research and its ongoing efforts to improve heart health in Uganda. A Decade
- [TENDER : The UHI Infrastructure Development Project: Construction and Equipping](https://www.uhi.go.ug/tender-the-uganda-heart-institute-infrastructure-development-project-construction-and-equipping-uganda-heart-institute-project/) - The Government of the Republic of Uganda has received financing from the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund), the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) (hereinafter called “the Funds”) towards the cost of The Uganda Heart Institute Infrastructure Development Project [Construction and Equipping Uganda Heart
- [Bringing Advanced Heart Care Closer to the Community](https://www.uhi.go.ug/bringing-advanced-heart-care-closer-to-the-community/) - The Uganda Heart Institute’ Successful Closed Heart Surgery Camp in Jinja – June 2024 The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) conducted a successful Closed Heart Surgery Camp at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH). The camp ran from Monday, June 17th to Friday, June 21st, 2024, marking a significant milestone in our mission to decentralize advanced heart
- [COMMEMORATING WORLD HEART DAY 2022](https://www.uhi.go.ug/commemorating-world-heart-day-2022/) - This year, we are asking you to Use❤️ For Every❤️. It is an opportunity for you to stop and consider how best to use the heart; For humanity : To access treatment and support for CVDs, For nature: Air pollution is responsible for 25% of all CVD deaths, taking the lives of 7 million people every
- [Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak](https://www.uhi.go.ug/ebola-virus-disease-evd-outbreak/) - Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a deadly disease with occasional outbreaks that occur mostly on the African continent. EVD most commonly affects people and nonhuman primates…Read More
- [Uganda to borrow sh264 for the Heart Institute](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uganda-to-borrow-sh264-for-the-heart-institute/) - The development comes after the approval of $70m (sh264.7b) loan request for the construction and equipment of the Uganda Heart Institute, by the Government. Read More
- [MPs okay Shs 285b loan for Heart Institute Facility](https://www.uhi.go.ug/mps-okay-shs-285b-loan-for-heart-institute-facility/) - Members of the Parliamentary Health Committee have approved a request by the government to acquire a $75m (Shs285b) loan for establishing a state-of-the-art heart surgery and treatment centre in Kampala. Read More
- [Uganda Heart Institute seeks UGX 252B to construct new home](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uganda-heart-institute-seeks-ugx-252b-to-construct-new-home/) - Dr John Omagino, the Executive Director of UHI said they were waiting for the Parliamentary Committee on National Economy to approve the loan so that they can start the construction of the new facility. Read More
- [UGANDA HEART ASSOCIATION - 7TH ANNUAL CONGRESS - 2022](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uganda-heart-association-7th-annual-congress-2022/) - Jinja: 22nd April,2022 , Uganda Heart Association successfully holds 7th annual scientific congress at Source of the Nile Hotel - Jinja. Theme: "Cardiovascular Health during the post COVID-19 pandemic" Read More
- [INCREDIBLE FINDINGS FROM THE GOAL STUDY](https://www.uhi.go.ug/the-goal-study/) - Penicillin, a widely available and affordable antibiotic, may be one key to turning the tide on the deadly impacts of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) for children in developing nations. This is per the new findings of a large-scale, randomized controlled trial completed in Uganda and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More
- [WORLD HEART DAY 2021](https://www.uhi.go.ug/world-heart-day-2021/) - Kampala – 29th September, 2021- Uganda joins the rest of the World to commemorate World Heart Day and to raise awareness about heart disease. In this time of COVID-19, cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients are at an increased risk of developing severe forms of COVID-19 disease. People living with CVD are at a higher risk of
- [LAUNCHING THE HEART AWARENESS MONTH](https://www.uhi.go.ug/launching-the-heart-awareness-month/) - “Use Heart, to Connect” - We at the Uganda Heart Institute urge you to listen to your heart, attend your regular check-ups and ensure to call the emergency services if you need to. This will enable you to get professional medical care. You should also endeavor to make better choices by eating well and limiting
- [UHI holds first cardiac fellowships graduation – 30 april, 2021](https://www.uhi.go.ug/the-well-known-health-website-has-quite-a-collection-of-blogs-2/) - Kampala – 30th April 2021- Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) celebrates the first Cardiac Fellowships graduation in the Republic of Uganda. A total of 49 Graduands of various super specialized training in over 5 programs have been crowned this morning here at Hotel Africana. This is a great achievement evidenced by the quality of training which
- [Job Opportunity - Project Architect](https://www.uhi.go.ug/job-opportunity-project-architect/) - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the post below that exists at Uganda Heart Institute. Eligible persons should address their applications (supported by a curriculum vita, certified copies of academic and relevant certificates) to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Evidence of experience should be supported by
- [Q-Z](https://www.uhi.go.ug/q-z/) - Cardiovascular Glossary (Q-Z) Radial artery access – Using the radial artery in the wrist as the entry point for the catheter in an angioplasty or stent procedure. Also called transradial access, the transradial approach, or transradial angioplasty. Radionuclide imaging – A test in which a harmless radioactive substance is injected into the bloodstream to show information about
- [I-P](https://www.uhi.go.ug/i-p/) - Cardiovascular Glossary (I-P) Idiopathic – No known cause. Immunosuppressants – Any medicine that suppresses the body’s immune system. These medicines are used to minimize the chances that the body will reject a newly transplanted organ, such as a heart. Impedance plethysmography – A noninvasive diagnostic test used to evaluate blood flow through the leg. Incompetent valve – Also called
- [A-H](https://www.uhi.go.ug/a-h/) - Cardiovascular Glossary (A-H) Abdomen – The area of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs. Abdominal aorta – The portion of the aorta in the abdomen. Ablation – Elimination or removal. ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor – A medicine that lowers blood pressure by interfering with the breakdown of a protein-like substance involved
- [(A-Z) All](https://www.uhi.go.ug/a-z-all/) - Cardiovascular Glossary Abdomen – The area of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs. Abdominal aorta – The portion of the aorta in the abdomen. Ablation – Elimination or removal. ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor – A medicine that lowers blood pressure by interfering with the breakdown of a protein-like substance involved in
- [What is a Perfusionist?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-perfusionist/) - Perfusionists are vital members of the cardiovascular surgical team because they are responsible for running the heart-lung (cardiopulmonary bypass) machine. Sometimes cardiovascular surgeons can operate on the heart when it is beating, but often they need to have it still. To maintain blood flow to the body’s tissues during operations when the heart needs to
- [What is a Cardiovascular Surgeon?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-cardiovascular-surgeon/) - Cardiovascular surgeons operate on your heart and blood vessels to repair damage caused by diseases or disorders of the cardiovascular system Cardiovascular surgeons operate on your heart and blood vessels to repair damage caused by diseases or disorders of the cardiovascular system. Texas Heart Institute cardiovascular surgeons are listed in the professional staff directory. Many times,
- [What is a Cardiovascular Radiologist?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-cardiovascular-radiologist/) - Radiology is the specialty of medicine that uses imaging techniques to diagnose diseases. In cardiovascular radiology, imaging techniques are used to diagnose diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular radiologists are doctors who use imaging techniques such as x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, positron emission tomography (PET) scans, nuclear medicine scans, magnetic resonance
- [What is a Cardiovascular Radiologist?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-cardiovascular-radiologist/) - Radiology is the specialty of medicine that uses imaging techniques to diagnose diseases. In cardiovascular radiology, imaging techniques are used to diagnose diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular radiologists are doctors who use imaging techniques such as x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, positron emission tomography (PET) scans, nuclear medicine scans, magnetic resonance
- [What is a Cardiovascular Pathologist?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-cardiovascular-pathologist/) - Cardiovascular pathologists are experts in the science that deals with the structure and form of tissues and organs of the body and in the natural history of disease Cardiovascular pathologists are experts in the science that deals with the structure and form of tissues and organs of the body and in the natural history of
- [What is a Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-cardiovascular-anesthesiologist/) - Cardiovascular anesthesiologists are doctors who give the medicines used during heart surgery Anesthesiologists also do much more than just work in an operating room. They study the effects of the medicines they give to learn how to best protect your heart and other organs during an operation. Anesthetic medicines relieve pain, maintain blood pressure at
- [What is a Cardiologist?](https://www.uhi.go.ug/what-is-a-cardiologist/) - Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system. You might also visit a cardiologist so you can learn about your risk factors for
- [Statins, Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines](https://www.uhi.go.ug/statins-cholesterol-lowering-medicines/) - Your doctor may give you a cholesterol-lowering statin if you have high levels of total cholesterol or of LDL cholesterol (the “bad cholesterol”) that cannot be lowered with a program of diet and exercise. You may also need to take this type of medicine if you have a medical condition that causes you to have
- [Nitrates](https://www.uhi.go.ug/nitrates/) - Nitrates are a vasodilator. Vasodilators widen (dilate) the blood vessels, improving blood flow and allowing more oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart muscle. Why do I need to take nitrates? Nitrates are used to treat the chest pain associated with angina and to ease the symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF). How do nitrates work? Nitrates are a vasodilator. Vasodilators
- [Inotropic Agents](https://www.uhi.go.ug/inotropic-agents/) - Positive inotropes strengthen the force of the heartbeat. Negative inotropes weaken the force of the heartbeat. What are inotropes? Inotropic agents, or inotropes, are medicines that change the force of your heart’s contractions. There are 2 kinds of inotropes: positive inotropes and negative inotropes. Positive inotropes strengthen the force of the heartbeat. Negative inotropes weaken the force of the heartbeat. Why do I
- [Diuretics](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diuretics/) - Thiazides, potassium-sparing, loop-acting Why do I need to take a diuretic? Diuretics are sometimes called “water pills.” They are used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF), high blood pressure (hypertension), or edema (water retention). Diuretics are also prescribed for certain kinds of kidney or liver diseases. How do diuretics work? There are 3 types of diuretic medicines.
- [Digitalis Medicines](https://www.uhi.go.ug/digitalis-medicines/) - Digitalis is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart rhythm problems (atrial arrhythmias). Digitalis can increase blood flow throughout your body and reduce swelling in your hands and ankles. Why do I need to take digitalis? Digitalis is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart rhythm problems (atrial arrhythmias). Digitalis
- [Calcium Channel Blockers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/calcium-channel-blockers/) - Calcium channel blockers are used to control high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). Why do I need to take a calcium channel blocker? Calcium channel blockers are used to control high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). How do calcium channel blockers work? Calcium channel blockers
- [Blood Thinners](https://www.uhi.go.ug/blood-thinners/) - Blood thinners reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke, and blockages in your arteries and veins by preventing clumps of blood (blood clots) from forming or growing. Blood thinners reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke, and blockages in your arteries and veins by preventing clumps of blood (blood clots) from forming or growing. There
- [Beta-Blockers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/beta-blockers/) - Beta-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure (CHF), abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and chest pain (angina). Beta-blockers are sometimes used in heart attack patients to prevent future heart attacks. Why do I need to take a beta-blocker? Beta-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), congestive heart failure (CHF),abnormal
- [Aspirin](https://www.uhi.go.ug/aspirin/) - Aspirin is used to reduce pain, inflammation (swelling), and fever. Doctors may also give their patients aspirin to treat or prevent angina, heart attacks, transient ischemic attacks (also called TIAs or “mini-strokes”), and stroke. What is aspirin? Aspirin is a type of medicine called a salicylate. Aspirin is used to reduce pain, inflammation (swelling), and
- [Antiplatelet Therapy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/antiplatelet-therapy/) - Antiplatelets are a group of medicines that stop blood cells (called platelets) from sticking together and forming a blood clot. Antiplatelet medicines can stop blood clots from forming. What is antiplatelet therapy? Antiplatelets are a group of medicines that stop blood cells (called platelets) from sticking together and forming a blood clot. Whenever there is
- [Anticoagulants](https://www.uhi.go.ug/anticoagulants/) - Although anticoagulants are called blood thinners, these medicines do not really thin your blood. Instead, they decrease the blood’s ability to clot. Decreased clotting keeps fewer harmful blood clots from forming and from blocking blood vessels. Why do I need to take an anticoagulant? These medicines reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke, and blockages in your arteries
- [Antiarrhythmics](https://www.uhi.go.ug/antiarrhythmics/) - Antiarrhythmics are used to treat heart rhythm disorders, called arrhythmias, and to lessen the symptoms associated with them. Why do I need to take an antiarrhythmic? Antiarrhythmics are used to treat heart rhythm disorders, called arrhythmias, and to lessen the symptoms associated with them. Some of the common symptoms of arrhythmias include heart palpitations, irregular
- [Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/angiotensin-ii-receptor-blockers/) - Angiotensin II receptor blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Why do I need to take angiotensin II receptor blockers? Angiotensin II receptor blockers are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). These medicines work as well as ACE inhibitors for treating high blood pressure, but may not cause the cough that is
- [ACE Inhibitors](https://www.uhi.go.ug/ace-inhibitors/) - Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Why do I need to take ACE inhibitors? ACE inhibitors are used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF) and high blood pressure (hypertension). You may also be given ACE inhibitors after you have had a heart attack, because some studies have shown
- [A Guide to Medicines](https://www.uhi.go.ug/a-guide-to-medicines/) - The many types of medicines your doctor might prescribe for you to treat (or help prevent) heart disease or cardiovascular-related conditions. This section of the Heart Information Center describes in detail many different types of medicines your doctor might prescribe for you to treat (or help prevent) heart disease or cardiovascular-related conditions. The categories of
- [Uhi visits salam centre for cardiac surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/to-help-ease-the-process-we-identified-75-of-our-favorite-medical-blogs-2/) - UHI Training Board Committee has just concluded a three-day visit to Salam Centre For Cardiac Surgery to lay the foundations for further
- [Uhi receives new ecg machine from rotary.](https://www.uhi.go.ug/but-there-is-a-downside-simply-running-a-search-for-medical-blogs-3/) - Rotary Camping Fellowship – In formation has today donated an electrocardiogram machine to the Uganda Heart Institute.
- [Ventricular Assist Devices](https://www.uhi.go.ug/ventricular-assist-devices/) - Because of this shortage of donor hearts, researchers have spent years developing mechanical pumps called ventricular assist devices (VADs). By taking over some of the work of the heart, VADs assist the heart by helping the ventricles pump blood, easing the workload of the heart in patients with heart failure The lower chambers of the
- [Vascular Access for Hemodialysis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vascular-access-for-hemodialysis/) - Before you can begin hemodialysis, there needs to be a way to remove the blood from the body (a few ounces at a time) and then return it. Your arteries and veins are usually too small, so surgery is done to create a vascular access site The two kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the
- [Valve Repair or Replacement](https://www.uhi.go.ug/valve-repair-or-replacement/) - Heart valves play a key role in this one-way blood flow, opening and closing with each heartbeat Blood is pumped through your heart in only one direction. Heart valves play a key role in this one-way blood flow, opening and closing with each heartbeat. Pressure changes on either side of the valves cause them to
- [Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization](https://www.uhi.go.ug/transmyocardial-laser-revascularization/) - Like every other organ or tissue in your body, the heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to survive. The heart gets this blood from the coronary arteries. But in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), the coronary arteries are clogged and diseased and can no longer deliver enough blood to the heart. The heart’s lack of
- [Radial Artery Access](https://www.uhi.go.ug/radial-artery-access/) - Angioplasty and Stent Procedures Cardiac catheterization is a method doctors use to perform many tests and procedures for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease. The method involves threading a long, thin tube (called a catheter) through an artery or vein in the leg or arm and into the heart. Depending on what your doctor wants done, different
- [Pacemakers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/pacemakers/) - Electrical impulses from the heart muscle cause your heart to beat (contract). This electrical signal begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node, located at the top of the heart’s upper-right chamber (the right atrium). The SA node is sometimes called the heart’s “natural pacemaker.” The SA node sends electrical impulses at a certain rate, but your
- [Maze Surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/maze-surgery/) - Maze surgery cures atrial fibrillation by creating a “maze” of new electrical pathways to let electrical impulses travel easily through the heart. Electrical impulses in your heart muscle (the myocardium) cause your heart to beat (contract). This electrical signal begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node, located at the top of the heart’s upper-right chamber (the
- [Lung Transplantation](https://www.uhi.go.ug/lung-transplantation/) - For patients with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation offers hope for a second chance at life. Today, lung transplantation is a routine treatment, however, it took twenty years of research between the 40s and 60s to perfect the surgery and in August 1968, Dr. Denton A. Cooley conducted the first successful heart-lung transplant in a
- [Limited-Access Heart Surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/limited-access-heart-surgery/) - Surgeons are using minimally invasive heart surgery techniques (also referred to as limited-access surgery) to help even more patients with cardiovascular disease Thousands of heart surgeries are performed every day in the United States. In fact, in a recent year, surgeons performed more than 200,000 coronary artery bypass procedures. Now surgeons are using minimally invasive heart surgery
- [Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator-icd/) - ICDs are for people who have had an abnormal, fast heart rate that caused them to faint or caused their heart to stop pumping properly. Sometimes medicines can be used to control these fast heart rates. When medicines do not work, doctors can implant an ICD. Any irregularity in your heart’s natural rhythm is called
- [Heart Transplantation](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-transplantation/) - The first heart transplants were performed in the late 1960s. But it was not until the use of anti-rejection medicines in the 1980s that the procedure became an accepted operation. Today, heart transplantation provides hope for a select group of patients who would otherwise die of heart failure. Introduction The key to the program’s success
- [Coronary Artery Bypass](https://www.uhi.go.ug/coronary-artery-bypass/) - Bypass surgery is the most common type of heart surgery with more than 200,000 procedures performed each year in the United States. Arteries can become clogged over time by the buildup of fatty plaque. Bypass surgery improves the blood flow to the heart with a new route or “bypass” around a section of clogged or
- [Catheter Ablation](https://www.uhi.go.ug/catheter-ablation/) - Catheter ablation is a procedure where energy is used to treat the site of an arrhythmia. Several different forms of energy can be used for this purpose, but the most common type is radiofrequency energy. Radiofrequency energy is a type of energy that uses radio waves to produce heat that destroys the tiny area of
- [Carotid Endarterectomy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/carotid-endarterectomy/) - Carotid endarterectomy is a type of surgery used to remove plaque from the carotid artery. It is the third most common kind of cardiovascular surgery in the United States. Carotid artery disease (also called cerebrovascular disease) affects the vessels leading to the brain. Like the heart, the brain’s cells need a constant supply of oxygen-rich
- [Carotid Artery Angioplasty and Stents](https://www.uhi.go.ug/carotid-artery-angioplasty-and-stents/) - Carotid artery disease is a form of disease that affects the blood vessels leading to the head and brain (cerebrovascular disease). Carotid artery disease is a form of disease that affects the blood vessels leading to the head and brain (cerebrovascular disease). Like the heart, the brain’s cells need a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood.
- [Balloon Angioplasty and Stents](https://www.uhi.go.ug/balloon-angioplasty-and-stents/) - Interventional cardiologists perform angioplasty, which opens narrowed arteries. They use a long, thin tube called a catheter that has a small balloon on its tip. They inflate the balloon at the blockage site in the artery to flatten or compress the plaque against the artery wall. Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects more than 15 million
- [Aneurysm Repair](https://www.uhi.go.ug/aneurysm-repair/) - An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery.Aneurysms can form in arteries of all sizes. An aneurysm occurs when the pressure of blood passing through part of a weakened artery forces the vessel to bulge outward, forming what you might think of as a blister.
- [A Heart Surgery Overview](https://www.uhi.go.ug/a-heart-surgery-overview/) - Thousands of heart surgeries are performed every day in the United States. Thousands of heart surgeries are performed every day in the United States. Even though there is a shortage of donor organs, more than 3,400 people have heart transplants each year. Two major advances in medicine made heart surgery possible: The heart-lung machine, which takes over
- [Women and Heart Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/women-and-heart-disease/) - Heart disease is no longer considered a disease that affects just men. Heart disease is no longer considered a disease that affects just men. In the past, women usually received less aggressive treatment for heart disease and were not referred for diagnostic tests as often. As a result, when many women were finally diagnosed with
- [Vitamins](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vitamins/) - What they do, where to get them Vitamin Needed For Good Sources Vitamin A (and beta-carotene) Healthy skin, strong teeth and bones in children, maintaining resistance to infection, normal growth, cell structure, normal eyesight Fish liver oils, liver, dairy products (vitamin A); carrots, dark-green leafy vegetables (beta-carotene) Vitamin B-1 (thiamine) Use of carbohydrates in the
- [Understanding Omega-3 Fatty Acids or “Fish Oil”](https://www.uhi.go.ug/understanding-omega-3-fatty-acids-or-fish-oil/) - Omega-3 fatty acids are also known as “fish oil.” Studies have shown that these polyunsaturated fatty acids benefit the hearts of healthy people, those at high risk of cardiovascular disease, or those who already have cardiovascular disease. Doctors are still studying the ways that fish oil reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. They do know that
- [Understanding Food Labels](https://www.uhi.go.ug/understanding-food-labels/) - The Nutrition Facts food label is changing to provide more detailed consumer information. Food products company must comply with the new label format by May 2018. Information in this topic is still accurate. To see more about the changes, see the link at the end of the text. Serving Size: Compare the serving size listed
- [Trace Elements](https://www.uhi.go.ug/trace-elements/) - What They Do and Where to Get Them Trace Element Needed For Good Sources Chromium Use of sugar in the body Whole grains, spices, meats, brewer’s yeast Copper Hemoglobin synthesis and function; production of collagen, elastin, neurotransmitters; melanin formation Organ meats, shellfish, nuts, fruits Fluorine Binding calcium in bones and teeth Fluoridated water Iodine Production
- [Tips for Reducing Salt Intake](https://www.uhi.go.ug/tips-for-reducing-salt-intake/) - 1. Limit the amount of potato chips and other salty snacks that you eat. 2. Try salt-free seasonings. 3. Try using herbs, spices, and other alternatives to salt. 4. Read labels, and look for salt in unexpected places. (Hint: tomato and vegetable-juice cocktails often have a lot of salt.) 5. Try reduced-sodium and salt-free products.
- [Smoking and Your Heart](https://www.uhi.go.ug/smoking-and-your-heart/) - Most people know that cigarette and tobacco smoking increases the risk of lung cancer and breathing problems, but few realize that it also greatly increases the risk of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease (disease in the vessels that supply blood to the arms and legs) and abdominal aortic aneurysm. According to the Centers for Disease
- [Obesity and Overweight](https://www.uhi.go.ug/obesity-and-overweight/) - Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease. This is alarming when you consider that 1 out of every 3 Americans is obese and 1 out of every 3 children (ages 2-19) is overweight or obese. Recent studies have shown that obesity is linked to over 180,000 deaths in the United States each year.
- [Nutrition](https://www.uhi.go.ug/nutrition/) - A balanced diet can help you reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as by helping you to lose weight. Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet offers one of the simplest, most effective ways of reducing your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems. Good nutrition
- [Minerals: What They Do, Where to Get Them](https://www.uhi.go.ug/minerals-what-they-do-where-to-get-them/) - Mineral Needed For Good Sources Calcium Healthy bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting, production of energy, immunity to disease Dairy products, green leafy vegetables Chlorine Maintaining body’s fluid and electrolyte balances, digestive juices Table salt Magnesium Every major biologic process, use of glucose in the body, synthesis of nucleic acids and protein,
- [Hot Weather Exercise Tips](https://www.uhi.go.ug/hot-weather-exercise-tips/) - What are Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke? The risks of exercising in hot and humid conditions When summer arrives, it is important to think about preventing dehydration and heat-related illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 300 Americans die every year of heat-related illnesses. Most of these deaths could be avoided if
- [Heart Disease Risk Factors for Children and Teenagers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-disease-risk-factors-for-children-and-teenagers/) - Does the road to heart health start in childhood? Yes. Most risk factors that affect children can be controlled early in life, lowering the risk of heart disease later in life. Heart disease is not a major cause of death among children and teenagers, but it is the largest cause of death among adults in
- [Heart Disease Risk Factors](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-disease-risk-factors/) - Cardiovascular disease can take many forms: high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or arrhythmias Cardiovascular disease can take many forms: high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease causes more than 17 million deaths in the world
- [Hot Weather Exercise Tips](https://www.uhi.go.ug/hot-weather-exercise-tips/) - What are Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke? The risks of exercising in hot and humid conditions When summer arrives, it is important to think about preventing dehydration and heat-related illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 300 Americans die every year of heat-related illnesses. Most of these deaths could be avoided if
- [Heart Disease Risk Factors for Children and Teenagers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-disease-risk-factors-for-children-and-teenagers/) - Does the road to heart health start in childhood? Yes. Most risk factors that affect children can be controlled early in life, lowering the risk of heart disease later in life. Heart disease is not a major cause of death among children and teenagers, but it is the largest cause of death among adults in
- [Heart Disease Risk Factors](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-disease-risk-factors/) - Cardiovascular disease can take many forms: high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or arrhythmias Cardiovascular disease can take many forms: high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat). According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease causes more than 17 million deaths in the world
- [Heart Attack Warning Signs](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-attack-warning-signs/) - Signs and symptoms of a heart attack . . . and what to do about them How you can survive a heart attack and help educate others. About one third of Americans who have a heart attack don’t make it to the hospital alive. And, about half of those who die suddenly from cardiac complications had
- [Exercise](https://www.uhi.go.ug/exercise/) - Exercise can help your body in many ways. Aside from helping you to keep a healthy body weight, exercise increases your mobility, protects against bone loss, reduces your stress levels, and helps you feel better about yourself. Exercise can help your body in many ways. Aside from helping you to keep a healthy body weight,
- [Cholesterol](https://www.uhi.go.ug/cholesterol/) - Cholesterol is a fat-like substance called a lipid that is found in all body cells. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs to form cell membranes and to make certain hormones. Extra cholesterol enters your body when you eat foods that come from animals, like meats, eggs, and dairy products. High blood
- [Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator](https://www.uhi.go.ug/body-mass-index-bmi-calculator/) - Extra weight can lead to increased total cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of coronary artery disease. Obesity increases your chances of developing other risk factors for heart disease, especially high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes. One measure for obesity is determined by body mass index (BMI), which is a
- [14 Simple Ways to Reduce Saturated Fat](https://www.uhi.go.ug/14-simple-ways-to-reduce-saturated-fat/) - 1. Eat more fruits and vegetables. 2. Eat more fish and chicken. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef. Remove the skin from chicken before cooking. 3. Eat leaner cuts of beef and pork, and trim as much visible fat as possible before cooking. 4. Bake, broil, or grill meats; avoid frying. Avoid breaded
- [Vulnerable Plaque](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vulnerable-plaque/) - Swelling (inflammation) is your body’s natural reaction to an injury. Inflammation can happen anywhere—on the skin, within the body, and even inside the arteries. In fact, scientists are now learning that inflammation may play a part in many of the diseases that come with aging, including coronary artery disease. What is vulnerable plaque? For many
- [Ventricular Septal Defect](https://www.uhi.go.ug/ventricular-septal-defect/) - A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the part of the septum that separates the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) A septal defect is a hole in the septum, which is the muscle wall that separates the heart’s left and right chambers. A septal defect is sometimes called “a hole in
- [Venous blood clots (including DVT)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/venous-blood-clots-including-dvt/) - Nearly 6 million Americans have a blood clot in their veins (also called venous thrombus, venous thrombosis, or vein thrombosis). When the clot develops in a vein deep within the leg, it is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The condition can be life threatening if the clot breaks loose from the vein and travels to
- [Varicose Veins](https://www.uhi.go.ug/varicose-veins/) - Varicose veins are swollen, purple veins in the legs that are visible under your skin. They are caused by damage to blood vessels close to the surface of your skin, slowed blood flow, or the damage or absence of normal valves in your veins. Normally, blood flow in the veins is aided by valves, which
- [Valve Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/valve-disease/) - Not much can be done to prevent valve disease, but it is still important to live a heart-healthy lifestyle and control as many risk factors as you can. Every time your heart beats, blood flows into, through, and out of your heart. In fact, your heart moves about 100 gallons (379 liters) of blood through
- [Types of Strokes](https://www.uhi.go.ug/types-of-strokes/) - There are 2 kinds of ischemic stroke: thrombotic stroke and embolic stroke Ischemic Stroke (caused by a blockage) There are 2 kinds of ischemic stroke: thrombotic stroke and embolic stroke. Together, the two types of ischemic stroke account for about 87% of all strokes. Thrombotic stroke, the most common type, happens when a blood clot (called
- [Truncus Arteriosus](https://www.uhi.go.ug/truncus-arteriosus/) - The heart’s lower-right chamber (the right ventricle) and lower-left chamber (the left ventricle) are divided by a wall called the septum. The septum ensures that blood does not mix between the right and left ventricles. One feature of truncus arteriosus is a large hole in the septum between the two ventricles (called a ventricular septal
- [Tricuspid Atresia](https://www.uhi.go.ug/tricuspid-atresia/) - The word “atresia” means “no opening.” In tricuspid atresia, the valve is missing between the upper-right chamber (the right atrium) and the lower-right chamber (the right ventricle). Normally, the tricuspid valve allows blood to pass from the right atrium to the right ventricle. The right ventricle then pumps blood into the lungs to pick up
- [Transposition of the Great Arteries](https://www.uhi.go.ug/transposition-of-the-great-arteries/) - The “great arteries” are the pulmonary artery and the aorta The “great arteries” are the pulmonary artery and the aorta. Normally, the pulmonary artery is connected to the heart’s lower-right chamber (the right ventricle). The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood into the pulmonary artery, which carries that blood into the lungs. The lower-left chamber (the left ventricle)
- [Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection](https://www.uhi.go.ug/total-anomalous-pulmonary-venous-connection/) - Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is a rare condition in which the pulmonary veins are connected to the heart’s upper-right chamber (the right atrium) instead of its upper-left chamber (the left atrium) Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is a rare condition in which the pulmonary veins are connected to the heart’s upper-right chamber (the right
- [Tetralogy of Fallot](https://www.uhi.go.ug/tetralogy-of-fallot/) - Tetralogy of Fallot is made up of 4 heart defects Tetralogy of Fallot is made up of 4 heart defects: A hole in the wall between the lower chambers (the ventricles), which lets oxygen-poor blood mix with oxygen-rich blood. This is called a ventricular septal defect. A narrowed outlet to the pulmonary artery, usually combined with
- [Sudden Cardiac Arrest](https://www.uhi.go.ug/sudden-cardiac-arrest/) - Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is also called sudden cardiac death Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, which stops oxygen-rich blood from reaching the brain and other organs. A person can die from SCA in minutes if it is not treated right away. Sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack, even
- [Stroke](https://www.uhi.go.ug/stroke/) - Stroke is a form of cerebrovascular disease, meaning it affects the vessels that supply blood to the brain Stroke is a form of cerebrovascular disease, meaning it affects the vessels that supply blood to the brain. Stroke was first called “apoplexy,” a Greek word that means “to strike down.” Symptoms may appear slowly or suddenly,
- [Sick Sinus Syndrome](https://www.uhi.go.ug/sick-sinus-syndrome/) - Electrical impulses from your heart muscle cause your heart to beat (contract). This electrical signal begins in the sinoatrial node, also called the SA node or the sinus node. The SA node is sometimes called the heart’s “natural pacemaker.” When an electrical impulse is released from the SA node, it causes the heart’s upper chambers
- [Rheumatic Fever](https://www.uhi.go.ug/rheumatic-fever/) - Before antibiotic medicines became widely used, rheumatic fever was the single biggest cause of valve disease Rheumatic fever is a complication of untreated strep throat (caused by a group A streptococcal infection). Rheumatic fever can damage body tissues by causing them to swell, but its greatest danger lies in the damage it can do to
- [Restrictive Cardiomyopathy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/restrictive-cardiomyopathy/) - Restrictive cardiomyopathy is the least common form of cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy is the least common form of cardiomyopathy. This condition gets its name from the way it restricts the heart from stretching properly. While the rhythm and pumping action of the heart may be healthy, the stiff walls of the heart chambers keep them from
- [Recovering From a Heart Attack](https://www.uhi.go.ug/recovering-from-a-heart-attack/) - Studies have led to better therapies and more information about the heart after a heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI). Most patients stay in the hospital for about a week or less. Upon returning home, you will need rest and relaxation. A return to all of your normal activities, including work, may take a few weeks
- [Marfan Syndrome](https://www.uhi.go.ug/marfan-syndrome/) - Marfan syndrome is a rare disorder that causes the connective tissue in the body to be weaker than it should be. Marfan syndrome is a rare disorder that causes the connective tissue in the body to be weaker than it should be. Connective tissue is the material that holds together many structures in your body,
- [Long Q-T Syndrome](https://www.uhi.go.ug/long-q-t-syndrome/) - Long Q-T syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart’s conduction system. The disorder affects a process called repolarization, which is the recharging of the heart after each heartbeat. Congenital LQTS is a rare disorder that is usually inherited. Long Q-T syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart’s conduction system. The disorder affects a process
- [Kawasaki Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/kawasaki-disease/) - Kawasaki disease leads to swelling (inflammation) of the body’s tissues and if left untreated, can lead to inflammation of the heart and the coronary arteries. This inflammation can lead to long-term heart problems such as blood clots, aneurysms, or a heart attack. Kawasaki disease affects children. It is also known as Kawasaki syndrome or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome.
- [Infective Endocarditis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/infective-endocarditis/) - Infective endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart’s chambers (called the endocardium) or the heart’s valves. If left untreated, endocarditis can cause other complications, such as a blood clot (embolism), an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), valve damage or destruction, and, in time, congestive heart failure (CHF). What causes infective endocarditis? The infection that
- [Silent Ischemia](https://www.uhi.go.ug/silent-ischemia/) - Ischemia is a condition where the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a part of the body is restricted Cardiac ischemia refers to lack of blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle. Cardiac ischemia happens when an artery becomes narrowed or blocked for a short time, preventing oxygen-rich blood from reaching the heart. If ischemia
- [Raynaud’s Phenomenon](https://www.uhi.go.ug/raynauds-phenomenon/) - Raynaud’s phenomenon happens more often in women. It is a circulation disorder that causes the arteries in the fingers and toes to tighten or spasm when they are exposed to cold temperatures, smoking, or emotional stress. Often, the cause of Raynaud’s phenomenon is not known. Sometimes, it is a side effect of other conditions, such
- [Pulmonary Stenosis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/pulmonary-stenosis/) - Pulmonary stenosis is a narrowing of the valve that lets blood flow from the lower-right chamber (the right ventricle) into the lungs. Stenosis means narrowing. Pulmonary stenosis is a narrowing of the valve that lets blood flow from the lower-right chamber (the right ventricle) into the lungs. When this valve narrows, the right ventricle has
- [Pulmonary embolism](https://www.uhi.go.ug/pulmonary-embolism/) - Pulmonary embolism is caused by a blood clot (pulmonary embolus) that breaks loose from where it formed in a vein and travels to your lungs. What are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism? Pulmonary embolism may have no symptoms, so it can cause sudden, unexpected death. When symptoms do happen, they may include Chest pain, especially
- [Pulmonary Atresia](https://www.uhi.go.ug/pulmonary-atresia/) - The word “atresia” means “no opening.” The word “atresia” means “no opening.” With pulmonary atresia, the valve that lets blood flow from the lower-right chamber (the right ventricle) to the lungs has not formed or is closed. Instead of following the normal route through the lungs, oxygen-poor blood travels directly from the upper-right chamber (the
- [Phlebitis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/phlebitis/) - There are two forms of phlebitis. The most common form is swelling of a vein near the skin’s surface, usually in the leg. This is called superficial phlebitis. Swelling of the veins inside the leg is less common but more serious. This is called deep phlebitis. For superficial phlebitis, the area looks reddish and feels
- [Peripheral Vascular Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/peripheral-vascular-disease/) - Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) involves damage to or blockage in the blood vessels distant from your heart—the peripheral arteries and veins. Your peripheral arteries and veins carry blood to and from your arm and leg muscles and the organs in and below your stomach area. PVD may also affect the arteries leading to your head
- [Pericarditis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/pericarditis/) - Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, causing the amount of fluid between the two layers of the pericardium to increase. This increased fluid presses on the heart and restricts its pumping action. The pericardium is a thin, sac-like covering (a membrane) that surrounds your heart. The outer layer of the pericardium surrounds the roots of
- [Patent Foramen Ovale](https://www.uhi.go.ug/patent-foramen-ovale/) - The foramen ovale lets blood flow directly from the right atrium to the left atrium during fetal development. The foramen ovale is an important part of the fetal circulatory system before birth, but it is supposed to close soon after birth. A fetus growing inside the mother’s womb does not use its lungs to breathe
- [Patent Ductus Arteriosus](https://www.uhi.go.ug/patent-ductus-arteriosus/) - Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a defect in which the temporary blood vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal heart fails to close after birth. In the fetal heart, blood bypasses the lungs and gets oxygen from the placenta. But when the newborn’s lungs take over at birth, the body stops producing
- [Obstructive Sleep Apnea](https://www.uhi.go.ug/obstructive-sleep-apnea/) - Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans, and many of them do not even know they have it. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans, and many of them do not even know they have it. People with OSA actually stop
- [Myocarditis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/myocarditis/) - When the heart muscle becomes inflamed (myocarditis), it cannot pump as well because of damage to its cells and swelling (edema). The myocardium is the muscular wall of the heart, or the heart muscle. It contracts to pump blood out of the heart and then relaxes as the heart refills with returning blood. The myocardium’s
- [Myocardial Bridge](https://www.uhi.go.ug/myocardial-bridge/) - A myocardial bridge is a band of heart muscle that lies on top of a coronary artery, instead of underneath it. Your heart is made of muscle, called the myocardium. The heart muscle, like every other organ or tissue in your body, needs oxygen-rich blood to survive. Blood is supplied to the heart muscle by
- [Mitral Valve Prolapse](https://www.uhi.go.ug/mitral-valve-prolapse/) - In patients with MVP, one or both of the mitral valve leaflets are enlarged, and the leaflets’ supporting muscles are too long. Instead of closing evenly, one or both of the leaflets collapse or bulge back into the atrium, sometimes allowing small amounts of blood to flow back into the atrium. What causes mitral valve prolapse?
- [Metabolic Syndrome](https://www.uhi.go.ug/metabolic-syndrome/) - Certain variables play important roles in a person’s chances of developing heart disease. These variables are called risk factors. Some of these heart disease risk factors cluster together in certain people. This clustering of risk factors is known as metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is also called Reaven syndrome, insulin resistance syndrome, or Metabolic Syndrome X. People with metabolic
- [Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome](https://www.uhi.go.ug/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome/) - Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is rare but serious. It is the most common cause of death from heart disease during the first week of life. With surgical repair or a heart transplant, about 70% of children born with HLHS live at least 5 years. In infants born with HLHS, the left ventricle and the aorta
- [Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy/) - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited disease that directly affects the heart muscle. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited disease that directly affects the heart muscle. Because of several high-profile cases of young athletes dying suddenly of HCM, people think it is a disease that affects only athletes. But this disease can make anyone sick—men,
- [High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/) - Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is known as “the silent killer.” More than 80 million Americans (33%) have high blood pressure, and as many as 16 million of them do not even know they have the condition. If left untreated, high blood pressure greatly increases your risk for heart attack and stroke.
- [Heart Murmurs](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-murmurs/) - Normal heart sounds come in pairs. The sounds are often described as a constant “lub-dub, lub-dub.” The first “lub-dub” is the sound of the mitral and tricuspid valves closing. The second “lub-dub” is the sound of the aortic and pulmonary valves closing soon after. But if there is a problem, a murmur may be added
- [Heart Failure](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-failure/) - Heart failure means that your heart is not pumping as well as it should to deliver oxygen-rich blood to your body’s cells. The words “heart failure” sound alarming, but they do not mean that your heart has suddenly stopped working. Instead, heart failure means that your heart is not pumping as well as it should
- [Heart Attack](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-attack/) - Many heart attacks are caused by a complete blockage of a vessel in your heart, called a coronary artery. A blocked coronary artery prevents oxygen-rich blood and nutrients from reaching a section of the heart. About 735,000 Americans have heart attacks every year. In fact, it is estimated that about every 34 seconds, somebody in
- [Ebstein’s Anomaly](https://www.uhi.go.ug/ebsteins-anomaly/) - Ebstein’s anomaly (also called Ebstein’s malformation or simply Ebstein anomaly) is a defect that mainly affects the tricuspid valve. Ebstein’s anomaly (also called Ebstein’s malformation or simply Ebstein anomaly) is a defect that mainly affects the tricuspid valve. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between the heart’s upper-right chamber (the right atrium) and lower-right chamber
- [Double Outlet Right Ventricle](https://www.uhi.go.ug/double-outlet-right-ventricle/) - Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a rare form of congenital heart disease. Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a rare form of congenital heart disease. In a normal heart, the pulmonary artery sends oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle into the lungs, and the aorta sends oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the
- [Diseases of the Tricuspid Valve](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diseases-of-the-tricuspid-valve/) - Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are involved and the amount of blood flow that is disrupted by the problem. Two diseases of the tricuspid valve are regurgitation and stenosis. Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are involved and the amount
- [Diseases of the Pulmonary Valve](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diseases-of-the-pulmonary-valve/) - Diseases of the tricuspid and pulmonary valves are fairly rare. The pulmonary valve regulates the blood flow between the heart’s lower-right chamber (the right ventricle) and the pulmonary artery, controlling the blood flow between the heart and lungs. Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are involved and the
- [Diseases of the Mitral Valve](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diseases-of-the-mitral-valve/) - The mitral valve regulates the flow of blood from the upper-left chamber (the left atrium) to the lower-left chamber (the left ventricle). Three diseases of the mitral valve are mitral valve prolapse, mitral regurgitation, and mitral stenosis. Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are involved and the amount
- [Diseases of the Aortic Valve](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diseases-of-the-aortic-valve/) - Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are involved and the amount of blood flow that is disrupted by the problem. The most common and serious valve problems happen in the mitral and aortic valves. Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are
- [Dilated Cardiomyopathy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/dilated-cardiomyopathy/) - Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of heart muscle disease. Although it is found most often in middle-aged people and more often in men than in women, this condition has been diagnosed in people of all ages, including children. Also called “congestive cardiomyopathy,” dilated cardiomyopathy damages the muscle tissue that makes up the heart’s pumping
- [Diastolic Dysfunction](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diastolic-dysfunction/) - Diastolic dysfunction often occurs in people with certain types of cardiomyopathy. A heartbeat is a two-part pumping action that takes about a second. As blood collects in the upper chambers (the right and left atria), the heart’s natural pacemaker (the sinoatrial or SA node) sends out an electrical signal that causes the atria to contract.
- [Coronary Artery Anomalies](https://www.uhi.go.ug/coronary-artery-anomalies/) - A coronary artery anomaly (CAA) is a defect in one or more of the coronary arteries of the heart. A coronary artery anomaly (CAA) may relate to the origin (where the artery “springs up” in the heart) or the location of the coronary artery. However, the term CAA can be used to describe any defects
- [Congenital Heart Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/congenital-heart-disease/) - Congenital heart defects are heart problems present at birth. They happen when the heart does not develop normally before birth. About 1% of infants are born with one or more heart or circulatory problems. Doctors usually do not know the cause of congenital heart defects, but they do know of some conditions that increase a
- [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/) - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs. About 15 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with COPD, and the number of people with the disease is rising. In fact, COPD is the third most common cause of death in the United States. What is COPD? COPD is actually
- [Categories of Arrhythmias](https://www.uhi.go.ug/categories-of-arrhythmias/) - Arrhythmias are generally divided into two categories: ventricular and supraventricular. Ventricular arrhythmias occur in the lower chambers of the heart, called the ventricles. Supraventricular arrhythmias occur in the area above the ventricles, usually in the upper chambers of the heart, called the atria. The irregular beats can either be too slow (bradycardia) or too fast
- [Carotid Artery Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/carotid-artery-disease/) - Carotid artery disease affects the vessels leading to the head and brain (cerebrovascular disease). Carotid artery disease affects the vessels leading to the head and brain (cerebrovascular disease). Like the heart, the brain’s cells need a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood. This blood supply is delivered to the brain by the 2 large carotid arteries
- [Cardiomyopathy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/cardiomyopathy/) - Cardiomyopathy means “disease of the heart muscle.” Cardiomyopathy damages the muscle tone of the heart and reduces its ability to pump blood to the rest of the body. Cardiomyopathy means “disease of the heart muscle.” Cardiomyopathy damages the muscle tone of the heart and reduces its ability to pump blood to the rest of the body. As
- [Bundle Branch Block](https://www.uhi.go.ug/bundle-branch-block/) - Sometimes part of the heart’s conduction system is “blocked.” If an impulse is blocked as it travels through the bundle branches, you are said to have bundle branch block. Your heart has a natural “pacemaker” called the sinoatrial (SA) node which sends an electrical impulse throughout your heart to cause it to beat (contract). That
- [Buerger’s Disease](https://www.uhi.go.ug/buergers-disease/) - Buerger’s disease is related to smoking. The disease causes swelling of the small and medium-sized arteries (and sometimes the veins) in your feet and legs. This rare disorder, which causes the peripheral vessels to tighten or constrict, is more common in men, especially smokers aged 20 to 40. Smoking causes the blood vessels to tighten
- [Brugada Syndrome](https://www.uhi.go.ug/brugada-syndrome/) - Brugada syndrome is an unusual genetic disorder of the heart’s electrical system. Although people are born with it, they usually do not know they have it until they reach their 30s or 40s. Brugada syndrome is an unusual genetic disorder of the heart’s electrical system. Although people are born with it, they usually do not
- [Atrioventricular Canal Defect](https://www.uhi.go.ug/atrioventricular-canal-defect/) - Canal defect (also known as atrioventricular septal defect or endocardial cushion defect) means there is a large hole in the septum. Canal defect (also known as atrioventricular septal defect or endocardial cushion defect) means there is a large hole in the septum. The septum is the wall that separates the right and left sides of
- [Atrial Septal Defect](https://www.uhi.go.ug/atrial-septal-defect/) - A septal defect is a hole in the septum, the muscle wall separating the chambers of the heart. A septal defect is sometimes called “a hole in the heart.” A septal defect is a hole in the septum, the muscle wall separating the chambers of the heart. A septal defect is sometimes called “a hole
- [Atrial Fibrillation](https://www.uhi.go.ug/atrial-fibrillation/) - Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is the most common type of supraventricular arrhythmia with irregular beats that are too fast (tachycardia). Fibrillation, the most serious form of arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder), is fast, uncoordinated beats, which are contractions of individual heart-muscle fibers. Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is the most common type of supraventricular arrhythmia with irregular beats
- [Arterial Blockage](https://www.uhi.go.ug/arterial-blockage/) - Much like the coronary arteries, the peripheral arteries can be blocked by plaque. What causes arterial blockage? Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) can result from a condition known as atherosclerosis, where a waxy substance forms inside of the arteries. This substance is called plaque. When enough plaque builds up on the inside of an artery, the
- [Arrhythmia](https://www.uhi.go.ug/arrhythmia/) - Arrhythmias are further defined by the speed of the heartbeats. Your heart pumps nearly 5 quarts of blood through your body every minute. Even while you are sitting still, your heart beats (expands and contracts) 60 to 80 times each minute. These heartbeats are triggered by electrical impulses that begin in your heart’s natural pacemaker, called the
- [Aortic Stenosis](https://www.uhi.go.ug/aortic-stenosis/) - Aortic stenosis (AVS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which is the valve that lets blood flow from the lower-left chamber (the left ventricle) to all parts of the body. Stenosis means narrowing. Aortic stenosis (AVS) is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which is the valve that lets blood flow from the lower-left
- [Aortic Aneurysms](https://www.uhi.go.ug/aortic-aneurysms/) - An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in the wall of a weakened blood vessel. If the bulging stretches the vessel wall too far, the vessel may burst. The aorta is the artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. An aneurysm in the aorta is called an aortic aneurysm. You
- [Angina](https://www.uhi.go.ug/angina/) - Angina pectoris is a Latin phrase that means “strangling in the chest.” Patients describe angina as a squeezing, suffocating, or burning feeling in their chest, but an episode of angina is not a heart attack. Angina pectoris is a Latin phrase that means “strangling in the chest.” Patients describe angina as a squeezing, suffocating, or
- [Aneurysms and Dissections](https://www.uhi.go.ug/aneurysms-and-dissections/) - An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Aneurysms can form in arteries of all sizes. An aneurysm occurs when the pressure of blood passing through part of a weakened artery forces the vessel to bulge outward, forming what you might think of as a
- [Transesophageal Echocardiography](https://www.uhi.go.ug/transesophageal-echocardiography/) - Like standard echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and to see how it is functioning Like standard echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and to see how it is functioning. But unlike standard echocardiography, the sound waves travel through
- [Stress Echocardiography](https://www.uhi.go.ug/stress-echocardiography/) - Echocardiography uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and to see how it is functioning Echocardiography uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and to see how it is functioning. Stress echocardiography (or stress echo) lets doctors see the wall motion of the heart’s pumping chambers before and after
- [Positron Emission Tomography (PET)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/positron-emission-tomography-pet/) - A PET scan is an imaging test that helps doctors to see how your heart and its tissues are working at the cellular level. A PET scan is an imaging test that helps doctors to see how your heart and its tissues are working at the cellular level. The test is most often used to diagnose heart conditions
- [Nuclear Ventriculography](https://www.uhi.go.ug/nuclear-ventriculography/) - A nuclear ventriculography scan is a test using radioisotope dye that tracks blood flow through your heart during rest, exercise, or both. The test can tell doctors how well the heart is pumping blood and if it is working harder to make up for one or more blocked arteries. A nuclear ventriculography scan is a
- [Nuclear Stress Test](https://www.uhi.go.ug/nuclear-stress-test/) - A nuclear stress test lets doctors see pictures of your heart while you are resting and after you have exercised. A nuclear stress test lets doctors see pictures of your heart while you are resting and after you have exercised. The test can show the size of the heart’s chambers, how well the heart is
- [Intravascular Ultrasound](https://www.uhi.go.ug/intravascular-ultrasound/) - Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or intravascular echocardiography is a combination of echocardiography and cardiac catheterization Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or intravascular echocardiography is a combination of echocardiography and a procedure called cardiac catheterization. IVUS uses sound waves to produce an image of the coronary arteries and to see their condition. The sound waves travel through a tube
- [Holter Monitoring](https://www.uhi.go.ug/holter-monitoring/) - Holter monitoring gives doctors a constant reading of your heart rate and rhythm over a 24-hour period (or longer). The Holter monitor can record heart rate and rhythm when you feel chest pain or symptoms of an irregular heartbeat (called arrhythmia). Your doctor can then look at the time when you noticed your symptoms. Reviewing
- [Exercise Stress Test](https://www.uhi.go.ug/exercise-stress-test/) - An exercise stress test is a common test that doctors use to diagnose coronary artery disease. The test helps doctors see how the heart performs during exercise. An exercise stress test is a common test that doctors use to diagnose coronary artery disease. The test helps doctors see how the heart performs during exercise. You
- [Electrophysiology Studies](https://www.uhi.go.ug/electrophysiology-studies/) - Electrophysiology studies, or EPS, use cardiac catheterization techniques to study patients who have irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). Electrophysiology studies, or EPS, use cardiac catheterization techniques to study patients who have irregular heartbeats (called arrhythmias). EPS shows how the heart reacts to controlled electrical signals. These signals can help doctors find out where in the heart
- [Electrocardiogram](https://www.uhi.go.ug/electrocardiogram/) - An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a routine test that is used to look at the electrical activity of the heartbeat. An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a routine test that is used to look at the electrical activity of the heartbeat. An electrocardiogram can tell your doctor a lot about your heart and how
- [Echocardiography](https://www.uhi.go.ug/echocardiography/) - Echocardiography uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and to see how it is functioning. Echocardiography uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and to see how it is functioning. Depending on the type of echocardiography test they use, doctors can learn about the size, shape, and movement of
- [Diagnostic Tests and Procedures](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diagnostic-tests-and-procedures/) - Many diagnostic tests available today can show doctors if you have heart or vascular disease. Or, if you already know that you have heart disease, these tests can show doctors if your disease is getting worse. Your doctor will decide which test is best for you, based on your symptoms, your medical history, and your
- [Diagnosing Stroke](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diagnosing-stroke/) - Imaging Tests Computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) is an X-ray technique that uses a computer to create cross-sectional (or slice-like) pictures of your brain. A CT scan can show whether you have had a stroke. A CT scan can also help doctors identify the type of stroke you have had—ischemic (the result of a
- [Computed Tomography (CT) Scan](https://www.uhi.go.ug/computed-tomography-ct-scan/) - A CT scan (“cat scan”) is an x-ray technique that uses a computer to create cross-sectional (or slice-like) pictures of the heart. A CT scan (“cat scan”) is an x-ray technique that uses a computer to create cross-sectional (or slice-like) pictures of the heart. How does it work? The CT scanner is a large X-ray
- [Cold-Weather Exercise](https://www.uhi.go.ug/cold-weather-exercise/) - Keeping up your exercise routine in cold weather has extra benefits. First, outdoor exercise is a great way to cure the “winter blues.” Second, exercise increases your energy levels, which tend to be lower during bouts of cold or gloomy weather. Finally, exercise boosts your immune system, so you may find that you get fewer
- [Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI and MRA)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/cardiac-magnetic-resonance-imaging-mri-and-mra/) - MRI is a scan that lets doctors see inside the body without having to perform surgery. The test is painless, and uses no radiation. Cardiac MRI is a test that gives doctors a detailed picture of the heart, including the chambers and valves, without patients having to undergo cardiac catheterization. MRI is a scan that
- [Cardiac Catheterization](https://www.uhi.go.ug/cardiac-catheterization/) - Cardiac catheterization is a method doctors use to perform many tests and procedures for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease. Cardiac catheterization is used for diagnostic tests such as angiography, arteriography, and electrophysiology studies (EPS). Cardiac catheterization is a method doctors use to perform many tests and procedures for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease.
- [Blood Tests](https://www.uhi.go.ug/blood-tests/) - A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common blood tests. It is usually done as part of a routine checkup and can help detect a number of blood disorders, such as anemia, infections, clotting problems, blood cancers, and immune system problems. A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common
- [Angiography](https://www.uhi.go.ug/angiography/) - Angiography is an x-ray technique in which dye is injected into the chambers of your heart or the arteries that lead to your heart (the coronary arteries). Angiography is an x-ray technique in which dye is injected into the chambers of your heart or the arteries that lead to your heart (the coronary arteries). Doctors can
- [Vasculature of the Torso](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vasculature-of-the-torso/) - Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart, and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. The one-way vascular system carries blood to all parts of your body. This process of blood flow within your body is called circulation. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart, and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to
- [Vasculature of the Leg](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vasculature-of-the-leg/) - The one-way vascular system carries blood to all parts of your body. This process of blood flow within your body is called circulation. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart, and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. In pulmonary circulation, though, the roles are switched. It is the pulmonary artery that brings
- [Vasculature of the Head](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vasculature-of-the-head/) - Blood is carried from your heart to the rest of your body through a complex network of arteries, arterioles, and capillaries. Blood is returned to your heart through venules and veins. The one-way vascular system carries blood to all parts of your body. This process of blood flow within your body is called circulation. Arteries
- [Vasculature of the Arm](https://www.uhi.go.ug/vasculature-of-the-arm/) - The one-way vascular system carries blood to all parts of your body. This process of blood flow within your body is called circulation. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from your heart, and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. In pulmonary circulation, though, the roles are switched. It is the pulmonary artery that brings
- [Heartbeat](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heartbeat/) - A heartbeat is a two-part pumping action that takes about a second A heartbeat is a two-part pumping action that takes about a second. As blood collects in the upper chambers (the right and left atria), the heart’s natural pacemaker (the SA node) sends out an electrical signal that causes the atria to contract. This
- [Heart Valves](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-valves/) - Your heart is located between your lungs in the middle of your chest, behind and slightly to the left of your breastbone (sternum). A double-layered membrane called the pericardium surrounds your heart like a sac. The outer layer of the pericardium surrounds the roots of your heart’s major blood vessels and is attached by ligaments
- [Heart Anatomy](https://www.uhi.go.ug/heart-anatomy/) - Your heart is located between your lungs in the middle of your chest, behind and slightly to the left of your breastbone (sternum). A double-layered membrane called the pericardium surrounds your heart like a sac. The outer layer of the pericardium surrounds the roots of your heart’s major blood vessels and is attached by ligaments
- [Fetal-Heart](https://www.uhi.go.ug/fetal-heart/) - The fetus does not use its own lungs until birth, so its circulatory system is different from that of a newborn baby. The baby growing inside of the mother’s uterus (the womb) is called a fetus. The growing fetus is fully dependent on a special organ called the placenta for nourishment. One side of the
- [Coronary Arteries](https://www.uhi.go.ug/coronry-arteries/) - Coronary Circulation The heart muscle, like every other organ or tissue in your body, needs oxygen-rich blood to survive. Blood is supplied to the heart by its own vascular system, called coronary circulation. The aorta (the main blood supplier to the body) branches off into two main coronary blood vessels (also called arteries). These coronary
- [Conduction System](https://www.uhi.go.ug/conduction-system/) - Electrical impulses from your heart muscle (the myocardium) cause your heart to beat (contract). This electrical signal begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node, located at the top of the right atrium. The SA node is sometimes called the heart’s “natural pacemaker.” When an electrical impulse is released from this natural pacemaker, it causes the atria
- [Blood](https://www.uhi.go.ug/blood/) - The circulatory system is the route by which the cells in your body get the oxygen and nutrients they need, but blood is the actual carrier of the oxygen and nutrients. Blood is made mostly of plasma, which is a yellowish liquid that is 90% water. In addition to the water, plasma contains salts, sugar (glucose), and other
- [Anatomy of the Heart and Cardiovascular System](https://www.uhi.go.ug/anatomy-of-the-heart-and-cardiovascular-system/) - The heart and circulatory system make up your cardiovascular system. Your heart works as a pump that pushes blood to the organs, tissues, and cells of your body. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to every cell and removes the carbon dioxide and waste products made by those cells. Blood is carried from your heart to

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- [UHI Act](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uhi-act/) - Uganda Heart Institute ACT, 2016 Uganda Heart Institute Act, 2016 An Act to establish the Uganda Heart Institute as an autonomous body to undertake and coordinate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in Uganda; to provide for the purpose and functions of the Institute; to provide for a Board of directors and for the composition and functions of
- [UHIP](https://www.uhi.go.ug/uhip/) - Uganda Heart Institute Infrastructure Development Project (UHIP) Uganda Heart Institute Infrastructure Development Project (UHIP) A new state-of-the-art cardiac hospital is being built in Naguru to provide specialized heart care, research, andtraining. The 10-level facility will feature 250 beds and advanced medical services, with USD 73 million infunding and a two-year completion timeline. PROJECT OVERVIEW The project involves
- [Regional Centers](https://www.uhi.go.ug/regional-centers/) - UHI is establishing 16 Regional Heart Centers to expand specialized cardiac care UHI is establishing 16 Regional Heart Centers to expand specialized cardiac care UHI is establishing 16 Regional Heart Centers to expand specialized cardiac care, with Phase One underway infive regions. Annual outreach visits continue to enhance screenings, treatment, and local healthcare training,aligning with Uganda’s Vision
- [UHI Publication](https://www.uhi.go.ug/publications/) - Publications Oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation in rheumatic heart disease Scott Dougherty, Bruno Nascimento, Emmy Okello – 29 June 2023 EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL Rheumatic Heart Disease Research Collaborative in Uganda Emmy Okello – MBChB, MMed, PhD and Andrea Beaton – MD – 12 June 2023 CIRCULATION Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert
- [Top Management](https://www.uhi.go.ug/top-management/) - Top Management UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). Dr. Omagino .O.O. John EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Dr. Omagino .O.O. John is a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Executive Director
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- [Training](https://www.uhi.go.ug/training/) - Training Programs Our mission is to provide solid clinical training in general cardiovascular medicine by enabling the cardiovascular trainee to become; a skilled and compassionate clinician, an enthusiastic teacher and a lifelong learner. Background The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) runs fellowship programs in Adult Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Anesthesia, Critical Care and Cardiac
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- [History](https://www.uhi.go.ug/history/) - Our History EVERYTHING BEGAN AS A SIMPLE CARDIAC CLINIC UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journeybegan when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). 1956 The current Cardiac services started as a Cardiac Clinic in mulago
- [About Us](https://www.uhi.go.ug/about/) - About Us The National Referral Facility for heart disease in Uganda Established in 1988, the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is a super specialized institution, providing comprehensive cardiovascular services and is the sole National Referral Facility for heart diseases in Uganda. Mandated by the Uganda Heart Institute Act of 2016, UHI operates as an autonomous body
- [Public Relations](https://www.uhi.go.ug/public-relations/) - Public Relations Ms Mirembe Grace Nankwanga Public Relations Officer The PR team is devoted to providing excellent heart care and support to all our Patients, visitors, Staff, and other Stakeholders We are here to answer all your questions and provide assistance Submit A Request Mirembe Grace is the head of Public Relation at the Uganda
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- [Division of paediatric cardiology](https://www.uhi.go.ug/division-of-paediatric-cardiology/) - Division of Paediatric Cardiology Taking care of children’s hearts OUTPATIENT PAEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES The division runs an Outpatient clinic at the UHI on all normal public working days. The following services are available in the outpatient department; Consultations, Resting Electrocardiography (ECG), 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG (Holter monitoring), Echocardiography (Trans-Thoracic and Trans-Esophageal), Laboratory, Pharmacy and Health promotion
- [Division of paediatric cardiac surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/division-of-paediatric-cardiac-surgery/) - Division of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Taking care of children’s hearts Paediatric Cardiac Surgery The Paediatric Cardiac Division has two Paediatric Cardiac Surgeons and Fellows (training in cardiac surgery), these are supported by a requisite team of Paediatric Cardiologists, Anaesthesiologists, Intensivists, Perfusionists, Physiotherapists and Nurses among others. The division handles children and sometimes adults with congenital
- [Procedures](https://www.uhi.go.ug/procedures/) - Procedures UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). ECG/ Electro-Cardiograph (24hrs) An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart..
- [World Heart Day](https://www.uhi.go.ug/world-heart-day/) - World Heart Day UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). Every year, Uganda joins the rest of the World on 29th September to commemorate World Heart Day
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- [Research](https://www.uhi.go.ug/research/) - Research UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). Research Areas The priority areas of research at UHI were developed in line with the mandate of the UHI
- [Nursing division](https://www.uhi.go.ug/nursing-division/) - Nursing division UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information We offer 24 hour coverage to patients and coordinate with other disciplines to offer cardiovascular nursing
- [The Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Division (ACVSD)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/the-adult-cardiovascular-surgery-division-acvsd/) - The Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Division (ACVSD) UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information General Information Its vision is to be a global leading provider of
- [Diagnostics](https://www.uhi.go.ug/diagnostics/) - Diagnostics UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). ECG (Electrocardiography) General Information Through small electrode patches attached to the skin of one’s chest, arms, and legs. These
- [Cardiac Ambulance service](https://www.uhi.go.ug/cardiac-ambulance-service/) - Cardiac Ambulance service UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information It is a type of emergency service which provides at least three separate administrations of
- [Our Doctors](https://www.uhi.go.ug/our-doctors/) - Our Doctors UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI).
- [Division of corporate services](https://www.uhi.go.ug/division-of-corporate-services/) - Division of corporate services UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information These services include Administration and Finance, Human resources management, Estates management, Office supervision, medical
- [Division of cardiac critical care (dccc)](https://www.uhi.go.ug/division-of-cardiac-critical-care-dccc/) - Division of cardiac critical care (dccc) UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information The division is intensivist led and run by specialized nurses and anesthesiologist
- [Division of adult cardiology](https://www.uhi.go.ug/division-of-adult-cardiology/) - Division of adult cardiology UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information The team is headed by a Senior Consultant Cardiologist, two consultant Cardiologists and 6
- [Division of cardiac anaesthesia](https://www.uhi.go.ug/division-of-cardiac-anaesthesia/) - Division of cardiac anaesthesia UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information The super specialist in Cardiac Anesthesia is an essential part of the emergency cardiovascular
- [Board Members](https://www.uhi.go.ug/board-members/) - Board Memebers UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI).
- [Out-Patient](https://www.uhi.go.ug/out-patient/) - Out-Patient UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information We offer services in medical procedures/tests done in a professional and standard manner hence eliminating the patients
- [In-Patient](https://www.uhi.go.ug/in-patient/) - In-Patient UHI as you know it today, started as a simple cardiac clinic at Mulago Hospital in 1958. This journey began when we transitioned from a clinic to a fully-fledged facility i.e Uganda Heart Institute (UHI). General Information Our In-patient services run for 24 hours. These include Children and Adults’ admissions for both medical and
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- [Procedures](https://www.uhi.go.ug/?elementor_library=procedures) - ECG/ Electro-Cardiograph (24hrs) An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart.. Read More>> Echo-Cardiogram Doctors use echocardiograms to help them diagnose heart problems, such as damaged cardiac tissue… Read More>> 24hr Holter Monitoring The Holter monitor is a type of portable electrocardiogram (ECG). It records the electrical
- [Services](https://www.uhi.go.ug/?elementor_library=services) - Cardiovascular Emergence Management A basic understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology is an essential prerequisite for nurses assessing patients. Read More>> Cadiology Out Patient UHI’s full-service Center for Cardiovascular Care provides consultation and treatment for a variety of cardiovascular diseases. Read More>> In Patient Cardiology The Cardiology inpatient rotation is designed for Cardiology fellows to
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- [Interventional Cardiac catheterization](https://www.uhi.go.ug/?elementor_library=interventional-cardiac-catheterization) - Cardiac catheterization A cardiac catheterization or “heart cath” is a minimally invasive procedure which allows the doctor to look … Read More
- [Preventive cardiology](https://www.uhi.go.ug/?elementor_library=preventive-cardiology) - Preventive Cardiology This is a subspecialty focused on lowering patients’ risk for developing heart disease like heart attack or stroke. Read More
- [Cardiac Ambulance](https://www.uhi.go.ug/?elementor_library=ambulance) - Cardiac Ambulance Medical transport to patients with Cardiac illnesses which prevent the patient from transporting themselves. Read More
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## Member

- [Johanes D. Moran](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/phumdon-h-norman-2/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint
- [Haliam Z. Dicolaz](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/hulk-m-kenbon-2/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint
- [Nicolas D. Case](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/hulk-m-kenbon-2-2/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint
- [Phumdon H. Norman](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/phumdon-h-norman/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint
- [Salim Rana](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/rosalina-d-williamson/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint
- [Hulk M. Kenbon](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/hulk-m-kenbon/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint
- [Tania Aokostar](https://www.uhi.go.ug/member/tania-aokostar/) - Introducing my self. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magnaaliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duisaute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint

## Portfolio

- [Body Sculpture](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/body-sculpture/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Photo Methodology](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/photo-methodology/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Health Awareness](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/health-awareness/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Plastic Surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/plastic-surgery/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Dream Your Life](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/dream-your-life/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Additional Treatments](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/additional-treatments/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Child Development](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/child-development/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
- [Awesome Doctor](https://www.uhi.go.ug/portfolio/awesome-doctor/) - Project overview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nost rud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

## Service

- [Cardiac Anesthesia](https://www.uhi.go.ug/service/dental-care-2/) - Cardiac Anesthesia at Uganda Heart Institute encompasses not just the administering of anesthesia for both Cardiac surgery in the operating theatre and interventional cardiology in the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory, but ...
- [Nutrition & Dietetic](https://www.uhi.go.ug/service/dental-care/) - The Nutrition department of Uganda Heart institute is where Nutrition and Dietetics is highly esteemed and prioritized. We believe that food the best medicine yet on several occasions, people have ...
- [Cardiovascular Surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/service/blood-cancer/) - The Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Division (ACVSD) at UHI provides tertiary super-specialized cardiovascular surgical services to referred patients.
- [Cardiac Critical Care](https://www.uhi.go.ug/service/eye-care/) - The Division of Cardiac Critical Care comprises of Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and Post Catheterization Unit (PCU). Each unit has 4-5 fully functional beds ...
- [Paediatric Cardiac Surgery](https://www.uhi.go.ug/service/neurology-sargery/) - Are you a patient? Or, do you know someone in direct need of surgery for congenital heart lesions? This Division handles patients that need corrective closed heart surgery and those ...
- [Paediatric Cardiology](https://www.uhi.go.ug/service/allergic-issue/) - This Division has 2 Senior Consultant Paediatric Cardiologists, 1 Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, a Cardiologist and 4 Paediatric Cardiology Fellows. The division runs an Out-patient clinic at the UHI on all ...

## Price Tables

- [Professional](https://www.uhi.go.ug/price-tables/professional-2/) - Review of Safety Program Annual Sexual Harassment Training Monthly Newsletter Safety Training Topics Monthly health check-ups Early illness diagnoses
- [Standard](https://www.uhi.go.ug/price-tables/standard/) - Review of Safety Program Annual Sexual Harassment Training Monthly Newsletter Safety Training Topics Monthly health check-ups Early illness diagnoses
- [Advantage](https://www.uhi.go.ug/price-tables/advantage-2/) - Review of Safety Program Annual Sexual Harassment Training Monthly Newsletter Safety Training Topics Monthly health check-ups Early illness diagnoses
- [Advantage](https://www.uhi.go.ug/price-tables/advantage/) - Review of Safety Program Annual Sexual Harassment Training Monthly Newsletter Safety Training Topics Monthly health check-ups Early illness diagnoses
- [Standard](https://www.uhi.go.ug/price-tables/standard-2/) - Review of Safety Program Annual Sexual Harassment Training Monthly Newsletter Safety Training Topics Monthly health check-ups Early illness diagnoses
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## Member

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## Category

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