What is a dangerous heart rate with AFib? A dangerous heart rate with atrial fibrillation depends on several things, including your overall health and other medical conditions. In general, a heart rate that is routinely above 100 beats per minute (bpm) or below 60 bpm can be considered danger...
Valvular heart diseases (VHD) affect how the valves function regulate blood flow into and out of the heart. Often considered asymptomatic, their progression can lead to further complications and it is often associated with heart failure. Learn more about the different types of valvular heart disease...
Atrial fibrillation, orAFib, is a type ofheartdisorder that can cause an abnormally high heart rate. AFib occurs due to problems with an individual’s heart’s electrical activity. It results in poor pumping of blood by the heart because of which an individual is at a risk ofblood clots,s...
As many as 2.6 million Canadians live with some form of heart disease, and it is considered the second-leading cause of death in the country. Of those 2.6 million cases, roughly 80 per cent are preventable. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has...
continues, “The heart’s a muscle. We need to condition it. We need to work it up slowly. We need to strengthen it, and the best most effective and safest way to do that is gradually build it up. Let it adapt. Let it acclimatize, and you’re going to ha...
When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or erratically, you have what’s called an arrhythmia.Atrial fibrillation(Afib) is the most common type of arrhythmia, and it’s one of the leading causes of stroke. Why? It prevents your heart from pumping out as much blood as it should. The...
Which cells act as the heart's pacemaker? Why are they the pacemaker cells? What is the pacemaker of the heart? What is the heart's natural pacemaker? Explain the term 'pacemaker of the heart.' What heart structure is considered the pacemaker of the heart? What is...
With a stable EKG, resolved symptoms, and concern still present that the patient has angina, tests to image the heart may be considered. These may include one or more of the following: stress tests, nuclear imaging,echocardiogram, cardiacCT scan, and heart catheterization. The decision as to ...
Long-standing persistent AFib: when heart rhythm can’t be corrected When AFib continues for over a year and doesn’t go away with treatment, it’s considered long-standing persistent AFib (formerly known as permanent AFib). It can be much more difficult to manage this advanced form of AFib...
Although going to the dentist is not at the top of our list of things we look forward to, it is a vital part of our healthcare. A good dental plan can help you stay on top of preventive care and can make it easier to afford major procedures. ...