Ejection fraction: An important heart test - Mayo Clinic Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction Ejection fraction is just one of many tests your healthcare professional may use to see how your heart works The heart squeezes and relaxes
Myocardial ischemia - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic Medications Medications to treat myocardial ischemia include: Aspirin A daily aspirin or other blood thinner can reduce your risk of blood clots, which might help prevent blockage of your coronary arteries
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Stroke - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic I'm Dr Robert Brown, neurologist at Mayo Clinic In this video, we'll cover the basics of a stroke What is it, who it happens to, the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Stroke - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Show transcript for video Strokes FAQ Neurologist Robert D Brown, Jr M D , M P H , answers the most frequently asked questions about strokes
Myocarditis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Causes Infections can cause myocarditis Viruses Many viruses have been linked to myocarditis, including the adenovirus, which causes the common cold; the COVID-19 virus; viruses that cause hepatitis B and C; parvovirus, which causes a mild rash, usually in children; and herpes simplex virus
Heart attack - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart's arteries
Myocarditis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Diagnosis Early diagnosis of myocarditis is important to preventing long-term heart damage To diagnose myocarditis, a healthcare professional examines you and listens to your heart with a stethoscope