But for some people, if their heart rate drops below 60 beats per minute, their tissues don't get enough oxygen. In that case, it could be a clue that you have an issue with the electrical system in your heart, which can cause symptoms. ...
Guinjoan SM, Castro MN, Vigo DE, Weidema H, Berbara C, Fahrer RD, Grancelli H, Nogues M, Leiguarda RC, Cardinali DP. Depressive symptoms are related to decreased low- frequency heart rate variability in older adults with decompen- sated heart failure. Neuropsychobiology 2007;55:219-24....
in patients undergoing exercise myocardial perfusion SPECT Xingping Kang, J Nucl Med, 2006 Cardiovascular prevention in elderly patients Clara Bonanad, Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 2022 Heterogeneous body compositions and all-cause mortality in acute coronary syndrome patients: a ten-year retrospective...
covering the interval between 20th heart beat before the onset of the apnoea and 51st heart beat following the onset of the apnoea (72 beats in total), and expressed as the slope of the regression line. The procedure is shown on Fig....
Cardiac output is defined as the amount of blood your heart pumps. Learn about the normal output rate, how it's measured, and causes of low cardiac output.
1.(Pathology)patholan abnormally low body temperature, as induced in the elderly by exposure to cold weather 2.(Medicine)medthe intentional reduction of normal body temperature, as by ice packs, to reduce the patient's metabolic rate: performed esp in heart and brain surgery ...
Due to age-related changes in the cardiovascular system, blood pressure might naturally trend higher compared to younger age groups. For many elderly individuals, readings up to 140/90 mmHg might still be considered acceptable, especially if lowering them causes side effects or if the individual ha...
A randomized controlled trial is required to determine whether reducing prolonged exposure to low free testosterone is associated with a reduction in the prevalence of depression in elderly men. If so, older men with depression may benefit from systematic screening of free testosterone concentration, ...
Hypothermia in adults Hypothermia is a special concern for the elderly. Older adults can struggle to keep their body temperature in a normal range if they’re somewhere with intense air conditioning or there’s not enough heat. Other things can also make you more likely to get hypothermia. The...
If you have a fever, you might have other symptoms besides just feeling warm. These can include: Headache Sweats Chills Achy muscles orchest pain Hot, dry skin Nausea orvomiting A flushed face No interest in eating Many fevers will go away within a few days. But you should call a doctor...