Atrial Fibrillation

About the Video:
This program features information on diagnosing and treating problems in the vascular system — the network of arteries and veins that keeps blood supplied to all parts of the body.
In part two of this two-part interview, Dr. Rajabrata Sarkar teaches viewers about a variety of topics, including:
Veins
Venous reflux
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Pulmonary embolism
DVT [...]

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About the Video:
Blood clots and other blockages in the blood vessels in the legs can have serious health consequences for individuals.
In this two-part interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, our expert, Dr. Ziv Haskal, discusses both the symptoms and latest treatments for deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease, addressing the issue of why both [...]

U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was treated and released Wednesday from a Washington hospital after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Mr. Cheney suffered from the most common type of irregularity, called atrial fibrillation. VOA’s Carol Pearson tells us what this condition is and why it is taken seriously.
Duration : 0:1:40

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