Coronary artery disease,congestive heart failure,heart attack-- each type ofheartproblem requires different treatment but may share similar warning signs. It is important to see your doctor so that you can receive a correct diagnosis and prompt treatment. ...
A sudden cardiac arrest is actually not a heart attack. You can think of a heart attack as a problem within the heart’s arteries, whereas a sudden cardiac arrest means the heart’s electrical system is suddenly not working right, causing the heart to stop pumping. Heart attack vs. angina...
Heart attack is the death of a segment of heart muscle caused by the loss of blood supply. 心肌梗塞,是由于心肌缺血而导致的心脏肌肉坏死。 The blood supply is usually lost because a coronary artery, one that supplies blood to the heart muscle, is blocked by a blood clot (coronary thrombosis...
Diabetes:People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing several diseases and conditions, many of them contribute to a higher risk of heart attack. Diet:Someone who consumes large quantities of, for example, saturated ...
The electrical system regulating heartbeat consists of two main areas of control that are connected to a series of conducting pathways, similar to the electrical wiring in a house. The sinoatrial, or SA, node is located in the right atrium. It provides the main control and is the source of...
Heart valve abnormalities Abnormalities of the valves of the heart may cause a heart murmur. Any of the heart valves may be affected and clinical symptoms depend upon the severity of the valve damage and whether the blood flow pattern within the heart is maintained. Each valve problem often lea...
Bradycardia can be a form of cardiacarrhythmia, a heart-rate abnormality. Cardiac arrhythmia can be caused by a problem in the sinus node, or it can be related to some disturbance in the passage of heartbeat signals through the A-V node and bundle of His. Bradycardia can occur with toxic...
Discover the different types of arrhythmia and what is classified as a normal heart beat. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for arrhythmia with the Boots Health Hub.
Is the heartbeat steady and consistent? What is the heart rate? Healthcare Tip: How to check your chihuahua’s heart rate: Place your hand or your ear on the left side of your chihuahua’s chest, just behind the elbow. You should be able to feel or hear the heartbeat. Count how ma...
These tests check for a fetal heartbeat or the presence of a yolk sac. A blood test is recommended to check for miscarriage as the test measures human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone created by the placenta. A low level of hormones indicates miscarriage. The healthcare provider may ...