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Your heart has the ability to change heart rate at will during periods that require it to. For example, during physical exertion, your heart rate will increase to meet the blood-oxygen demand your body needs to keep going. When you sleep, your heart rate as well as metabolism slows as you do not require the same amount of energy as you do when you are awake. Defective hearts, however, have serious side effects. A heart that beats faster than is needed for an unnecessary amount of time can be damaged from the strain and have reduced performance. A heart rate that is lower than needed can dangerously lower your oxygen level used by your muscles, leaving you weak. In extreme cases, when your oxygen levels in your blood stream become too low, you can asphyxiate(suffocate) even if your breathing is normal

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How many times does a dog heart beat in 15 minutes?

Small Dog - 140-160 beats per minute Medium Dog - 120-140 beats per minute Large Dog - 60-80 beats per minute This is vague, so allow for 10bpm inaccuracy either side of each band.


Why is the left side of a heart bigger than the other side?

Its not. The heart is located in the center of the thorax directly behind the sternum. the reason it is often though to be on the left hand side is that the left ventricle is considerably bigger than the right and so sits a little further to the left than the right does to the right.


How do you count your pulse to get an accurate heart rate count?

Heart rate is usually recorded in beats per minute. So find your pulse either in your wrist or your neck and count. If you don't want to count for the full minute, count for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.


Name and compare the heart valves found between the upper and lower chambers of the heart?

the left and right atria or atrium are the upper half as for the lower half the left and right ventricles. the atria fill with blood and then dump the blood in the ventricles. the left side of the heart beats a little quicker than the right side, but it happens so fast that it is barely noticable.


What is tricky about the left and right sides of the heart?

Well the heart is based on 4 chambers you have 2 upper ventricals and 2 lower ventricles the ventricles each have 2 little doors that open and close. the top right ventricle will suck in the blood and the bottom 2 will transfer it to the left top ventricle which than pushes the blood out into the blood stream again in average healty heart will beat 70-75 beats per minute. Children have a higher rate in the 80's and 90's, depending on their age. The younger they are the faster the heart rate.

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What are some of the negative health effects that atrial fibrillation can have on ones' body?

Some negative side or health effects that atrial fibrillation can have on ones body are stroke because your heart beats faster and irregularly Your heart stops pumping blood to your brain and thus causes a stroke.


The heart rate of a human?

80 - 100 beats per minute but if you are really fit you can get it down to 70 or 60 beats per minute . The heart has four chamber in the heart, right chamber let go poor blood(dixogyenated blood) the heart left side is rich blood (oxgyenated)


How many times does a dog heart beat in 15 minutes?

Small Dog - 140-160 beats per minute Medium Dog - 120-140 beats per minute Large Dog - 60-80 beats per minute This is vague, so allow for 10bpm inaccuracy either side of each band.


Why do diagrams and illustration show one side of the heart as red and the other side as blue?

Because, on one side of heart is pure and other is impure. That's why in diagrams and illustration show one side of the heart red and other side is shown in blue colour.


What is simple way to measure resting heart rate?

Put your pointer and middle finger on the side of your neck (on your Carotid artery) and count how many heart beats during a six second period. Then multiply that number by 10 to get your BPM or beats per minute.


Why do diagrams and illustrations show one side of the heart as red and the other as blue?

Because, on one side of heart is pure and other is impure. That's why in diagrams and illustration show one side of the heart red and other side is shown in blue colour.


What would happen if the right side of the heart pumped faster than the left side of the heart?

If the right side of the heart continues to pump faster than the left side of the heart, a patient can go into heart failure. The heart may become enlarged, causing the patient to have a heart attack.


What are the ratings and certificates for The Other Side of the Heart Is White - 2014?

The Other Side of the Heart Is White - 2014 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:AL


How do I find my normal heart rate?

A normal heart rate falls somewhere between sixty and 100 beats per minute. To find your heart rate you begin by checking your pulse. Check your wrist or the side of your neck near your windpipe. Count the number of beats for ten seconds. You then take this number and multiple it by six to get your heart rate. A normal heart rate falls somewhere between sixty and 100 beats per minute. If you feel you are experiencing problems be sure to contact a doctor.


What is each side of the heart that is separated from the other side by a wall called?

Chambers


Why is the left side of a heart bigger than the other side?

Its not. The heart is located in the center of the thorax directly behind the sternum. the reason it is often though to be on the left hand side is that the left ventricle is considerably bigger than the right and so sits a little further to the left than the right does to the right.


Why are there 2 separate sections of the heart?

We don't have any scientific explanation why the heart and circulatory system is the way it is, but we do know how it works. One side of the heart pumps blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the other side of the heart, getting rid of carbon dioxide and picking up oxygen. Then the other side of the heart pumps the oxygenated blood to every other part of the body and back to the heart again, getting rid of the oxygen and picking up carbon dioxide and other waste.