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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 possible connection to arrhythmia. Stress:When you're in a ...
Myocarditisis an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). The inflammation can reduce your heart's ability to pump and cause rapid orabnormal heart rhythms abnormal heart rhythms Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur whenthe electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't wor...
Abnormal heart valve. The heart's four valves assist in blood flow. Damage to one or more of them can interrupt your blood flow and enlarge the heart's chambers. Fluid buildup around the heart. Pericardial effusion refers to the collection of fluid in the sac around your heart. An enlarge...
If your child has palpitations or abnormal heartbeats and doesn’t appear well, especially if the episode is persistent, seek medical attention immediately. Go to an emergency room or call 911 right away if your child has symptoms such as racing heart, dizziness, chest pain or fainting and: ...
Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by erratic electrical signals in the heart. Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease that worsens.
Abnormal heart sounds are called ___. What is bradycardia? What is tachycardia? Which intervals in an electrocardiogram decrease with increasing heart rate? Identify the term: The medical term for heart attack. What is an abnormally rapid and shallow rate of breathing called? A. apnea B. dyspn...
Most cardiac arrests occur whena diseased heart's electrical system malfunctions. This malfunction causes an abnormal heart rhythm such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. Some cardiac arrests are also caused by extreme slowing of the heart's rhythm (bradycardia). ...
Pulmonary edema may be life-threatening if your body is not able to get the oxygen it needs.What increases my risk for pulmonary edema?A heart condition, such as an abnormal heartbeat, damaged heart valve, heart attack, or heart failure Hypertension Diabetes, obesity, or a lack of physical...
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