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An irregular heartbeat is an indication of a heart arrythmia, which can be dangerous or fatal if not treated right away by a licensed physician or cardiologist.
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What are some signs that could be indicative of heart disease?
With a history of heart disease in your family you should talk to a doctor to find out the signs that you should be looking out for. you should also ask how to prevent it.
What are ailments of the circulatory system?
congenital heart disease,high blood presure,rheumatic heart disease,anemia,leukemia,heart attack,stroke,aterriosclerosis,palpitation, irregular heart beat e.t.c.
What type of disease can be find by heart beat?
If you hear a heart mumur, this indicates heart valve disease. If the heart rate is irregular it is either atrial fibrillation or ectopic beats, either atrial or ventricular.
What are the effects of Cholesterol?
· Angina· Coronary heart disease· Heart arrhythmias -- an irregular heart rhythm· Transient ischemic attack(TIA, or "mini" stroke)· Heart attack· Stroke· Peripheral artery disease· High blood pressure.
What disease causes a irregular heartbeat?
Heart burn. Side effects from medication like the Betaseron used for MS
Do I have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation if I have a family history of heart disease?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation has been linked to heart disease and evidence suggests it may be hereditary. Taking measures to lower your heart disease risk are advised. Specifically, don't smoke, get regular exercise and have a healthy diet.
What are some common symptoms of heart disease?
It is important to become familiar with common symptoms of heart disease. Some common symptoms are, shortness of breath, irregular heart beats, weakness or dizziness, lethargy or daytime sleepiness, nausea, sweating, and chest pain or chest discomfort.
What are physiological consequences of Transposition of the great vessels?
When someon has trasposition of the great vessels they can expect coronary heart disease, heart valve problems, and arrhythmias (too fast, too slow, or irregular heart beat)
What are the different types of heart disease?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type and is the leading cause of heart attacks. When you have CAD, your arteries become hard and narrow. Blood has a hard time getting to the heart, so the heart does not get all the blood it needs. CAD can lead to: Angina. Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart does not get enough blood. Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Heart Attack Arrhythmia or Irregular Heart Rhythm Atrial Fibrillation Heart Valve Disease Congenital Heart Disease Cardiomyopathy (Heart Muscle Disease) Dilated Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Cardiomegaly (Enlarged Heart) Pericarditis Pericardial Effusion Marfan Syndrome Heart Murmurs
What are some dangers of acohol abuse to the heart?
It causes high blood pressure, and in heavy use a condition called caridomropathy occurs where the heart muscle becomes destroyed resulting in irregular heart beats, high pulse rate, heart disease or even heart failure's.
What is the disease of a heart?
Cardiac Disease, Heart disease.
What are the types of heart disease?
hefdsght disease
