What does benign hypertensive heart disease without heart failure mean? In an ECG or EKG , if the P wave has a shorter duration, what does that mean is happening in the heart? What's the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
What does hyperkalemia look like on an ECG? What is occurring during ventricular ejection? What causes an abnormal T wave in an ECG? What are some expected ECG changes with ischemic heart disease? In an ECG or EKG , if the P wave has a shorter d...
When you have this condition, faulty electrical signals make your heart flutter or beat too fast. This abnormal rhythm stops your heart from pumping as well as it should. Your blood flow can slow enough to pool and form clots. AFib raises your chances for a stroke and otherheart problems. ...
A heart condition, such as an abnormal heartbeat, damaged heart valve, heart attack, or heart failure Hypertension Diabetes, obesity, or a lack of physical activity Heavy alcohol use or smoking cigarettes Lung infection, injury, or a blocked airway Thoracentesis (a procedure to remove fluid from...
An EKG test records your heart rhythm and how fast your heart beats. It is used to check for abnormal heart function. A chest x-ray may show signs of a lung infection or other damage. A CT scan may show the PE. You may be given contrast liquid to help your lungs show up better ...
How does each of these contribute to heart palpitations? Arrhythmia:This is an abnormal heart rhythm where the heart beats at an irregular rate and can have long-term health implications. While most palpitations are benign, diagnosing and treating them is important in order to rule out their pos...
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a noninvasive and painless way to quickly detect heart problems and monitor the heart health of people of all ages. You may have an ECG if you have symptoms such aschest pain, dizziness, confusion, heart palpitations or shortness of breath. ...
I know adrenaline is what your body uses for 'fight or flight' but is it always involuntary? I heard there are some, very rare people who can access their adrenaline at will. Personally I think that's false but I'd just like to make sure. Also does adrenaline hurt you in anyway?
What does small P wave mean? A short P‐wave duration isa marker of a higher rate of atrial fibrillation recurrences after pulmonary vein isolation procedure. Can you have 2 P waves? In blocks with 2:1 conduction,two P waves occur for every QRS complex, indicating every other impulse is ...
Heart failure (also termed congestive heart failure) means the pumping action of the heart cannot meet the body's demand for blood; it does not mean that the heart fails to pump - it does mean a failure in an aspect of the heart's ability to complete an otherwise normal function. The ...