If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a congenital heart disease (CHD), the thought of undergoing a Heart CT scan / Cardiac CT can be overwhelming. At KidsHeart Medical Center, we are committed to ensuring that our patients in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are well-informed and comfortable throughout their medical journey. This […]
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI
An MRI of the heart provides 3D pictures with details of information and real-time condition of the heart chambers to help diagnose and guide treatments. Dr Mohamed Sulaiman, our MRI specialist, performs cardiac MRI in affiliated hospitals to guide treatment of congenital or acquired heart diseases. For an appointment, please call us today. Magnetic Resonance Imaging […]
The Normal Heart and How It Works
The normal heart is a strong, hard-working pump made of muscle tissue. It’s about the size of a person’s fist. The heart has four chambers. The upper two chambers are the atria, and the lower two are the ventricles (Figure A). The chambers are separated by a wall of tissue called the septum. Blood is […]
What is Heart Failure?
You don’t have to face HF alone The term “heart failure” makes it sound like the heart is no longer working at all and there’s nothing that can be done. Actually, heart failure means that the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be. Congestive heart failure is a type of heart failure that requires seeking […]
Types of Heart Failure
Left-sided heart failure The heart’s pumping action moves oxygen-rich blood as it travels from the lungs to the left atrium, then on to the left ventricle, which pumps it to the rest of the body. The left ventricle supplies most of the heart’s pumping power, so it’s larger than the other chambers and essential for normal […]