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abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart. In atrial fibrillation, the atria "quiver" chaotically and the ventricles beat irregularly
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What is it called when the upper chambers of the heart flutters?
Atrial Flutter. You may be thinking of atrial fibrillation, though.
Should emergency defibrillators be used on patients suffering atrial fibrillation attacks?
If patients with atrial fibrillation experience rapid heart rate (rapid ventricular response) and are hemodynamically unstable (hypotension, altered mental status) then electrical cardioversion is appropriate. Defibrillation is never utilized in atrial fibrillation.
What is a Supraventricular event?
A supraventricular tachycardia is tachycardia (heart rate > 100) that originates above the AV node, in the atria. There are several different forms of supraventricular tachycardia, including sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, multifocal atrial tachycardia, and a nebulous condition called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Many people also consider junctional tachycardia a supraventricular tachycardia.
Is atrial fibrillation worse that ventricular fibrillation?
No, ventricular fibrillation is worse than atrial fibrillation. This is because the ventricle is the chamber responsible for the main force pumping the blood out of the heart. If this contraction is not coordinated (like when fibrillation occurs), then the heart will not be able to function and consciousness will be lost within a few seconds. Ventricular fibrillation may result from electric shock, major myocardial infarct or some anaesthetic drugs. Resuscitation is usually possible by applying an electric shock (defibrillation) - which causes all cells to enter the refractory period and gives the sinoatrial node a chance to resume its normal pacemaker activity.
What is heart Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is where the electrical impulses within the atria become very rapid and irregular. Atrial rates are usally between 300- 400 BPM or more. How it can happen: 1) Electric shock 2) ion imbalance within heart cells 3) Re- entry pathway. For more information please contactHeartquestionsanswerd@hotmail.co.uk We will answer your question for FREE however use this information as a guide ONLY. I am NOT a doctor but I have been studying the heart for many years and the information here is up=to date.Fibrillation is a medical term and refers to the quivering of a muscle, usually in the heart, as opposed to it contracting properly. Due to uncoordination of the muscle fibrils. Common terms heard are atrial and ventricular fibrillation, the first meaning that the atria of the heart (chamber that fills with blood) is not working well. When ventricular fibrillation occurs, only a small amount of blood is pumped out of the heart. This is the more serious of the two conditions.
Which would produce the most life-threatening condition atrial flutter ventricular flutter atrial fibrillation or ventricular fibrillation?
Ventricular fibrillation, since this pumps blood to the rest of the body.
Difference between atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter?
They're he same thing. Atrial flutter is more of a slang term, and is sometimes found in patients with atrial tachycardia. Basically, atrial fibrillation is a disorder, and atrial flutter is a symptom
What is it called when the upper chambers of the heart flutters?
Atrial Flutter. You may be thinking of atrial fibrillation, though.
What disorders is cardioversion used to treat?
Most often, cardioversion is used to treat atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. Life-saving cardioversion can be used to treat ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.
What is the prognosis for patients with atrial fibrillation and flutter?
these arrhythmias can cause a blood clot to form in the heart. This can lead to a stroke or a blockage carried by the blood flow (an embolism ) anywhere in the body's arteries. Atrial fibrillation is responsible for about 15% of strokes
What conditions are treated by defibrillation?
Defibrillation is performed to correct life-threatening arrhythmias of the heart including ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest.in non-life threatening situations, atrial defibrillation can be used to treat atrial fibrillation or flutter.
What is an atrial fibrillation?
An atrial fibrillation is a cardiac arrhythmia which involves the upper two chambers of the heart.
Is it possible that excess adrenaline causes atrial fibrillation?
Yes. Excess adrenaline causes Adrenergic Atrial Fibrillation.
Caused by irregular contractions of the atrial myocardium?
Atrial fibrillation
What is Albanian word for atrial fibrillation?
as simple as: "Fibrilacion Atrial"
What are the most common disorders that are treated by a catheter ablation?
Atrial fibrillation and flutter and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are two of the most common disorders treated with catheter ablation.
What is the goal of treatment for atrial fibrillation and flutter?
to control the rate and rhythm of the heart and to prevent the formation of blood clots. If the arrhythmia is caused by heart disease, the heart disease will also be treated.
