Dale K. Mueller, MD
Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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How to
Wear a Holter Monitor
If your doctor diagnoses you with irregular cardiac symptoms, they may prescribe a Holter monitor for you to wear for 24 to 48 hours. This simple and fast device helps monitor the electrical activity in your heart and pr...
How to
Interpret Echocardiograms
An echocardiogram enables the doctor to generate images of your heart in real-time using ultrasound. Ultrasound, or sounds higher than we can hear, are projected through your body and a machine reads the sound waves that...
How to
Treat Pericarditis
Pericarditis is swelling or inflammation of the pericardium, which is the two thin sac-like layers of tissue surrounding the heart. The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it function properly. Pericarditis us...
How to
Care for (Jackson Pratt) JP Drains
Researchers agree that Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains may help you recover from surgery faster and might help prevent complications. However, you must keep your drain clean. JP drains work by draining excess fluid away from y...