What is an irregular heartbeat? The Heart: Many of us know that the heart is one of the most important organs we have. It's responsible for blood circulation throughout the body that provides nutrients while also removing waste. It does this through a series of rhythmic contractions through...
An ectopic heartbeat is, in simple terms, an irregular heartbeat and rhythm characterized by skipped or extra beats. It is a slight variation in what would be an otherwise normal heart rhythm and beat. Other terms for an ectopic heartbeat include extrasystole, premature ventricular beat (PVB)...
When a heart beats too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm it is known as an arrhythmia. There are three classifications of arrhythmias: A heartbeat that is too fast is called tachycardia. A heartbeat that’s too slow is called bradycardia, and premature heartbeats are extra beats. ...
Atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrllation is an irregular heartbeat that changes how your heart works and allowsblood to collect in your heart. This blood, which is not moving through your body, tends to clot.The beating of your heart can move one of these blood clots into your blood stream, ...
ON SUNDAY, Tony Blair was rushed to hospital with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) - his heart was beating too fast and irregularly. THEA JOURDAN explains what this common condition is, how it is treated and whether the Prime Minister (and the country) should be alarmed . . .Daily Mail...
2. Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that changes how your heart works and allows blood to collect in your heart. This blood, which is not moving through your body, tends to clot. The beating of your heart can move one of these blood clots into your blood ...
What is atrial fibrillation (A-fib)?A-fib is an irregular heartbeat that reduces your heart's ability to pump blood through your body. A-fib may come and go, or it may be a long-term condition. A-fib can cause life-threatening blood clots, stroke, or heart failure. It is important...
A genetic abnormality is found in your developing fetus or doctors have heard an irregular heartbeat. Enlarged Heart Risk Factors Your risk of developing an enlarged heart increases if you: Have/had a family member with the condition Had a prior heart attack or have a family history of them ...
Atrial fibrillation Atral fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that changes how your heart works and allows blood to collect in your heart. This blood, which is not moving through your body, tends to clot.The beating of your hearn can move one of these blood clots into your blood stream,...
摘要: ON SUNDAY, Tony Blair was rushed to hospital with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) - his heart was beating too fast and irregularly. THEA JOURDAN explains what this common condition is, how it is treated and whether the Prime Minister (and the country) should be alarmed . . ....