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Should patients with atrial fibrillation take Sumatriptan for migraines?
Those who have atrial fibrillation should not be taking the triptan class of medications such as sumatriptan (Imitrex). Any person who has a prior history of heart condition should reconsider taking these drugs, but in clinical trials - the only people who had atrial fibrillation from the medication, were the ones who had a prior history of it. So, taking these medications can trigger this arrhythmia in those who already suffer from it.
What has the author Nada J Estes written?
Nada J. Estes has written: 'Nursing diagnosis of the alcoholic person' -- subject(s): Alcoholism, Diagnosis, Nursing texts, Psychiatric nursing 'Alcoholism'
Which is more dangerous atrial fibrillation or ventricular fibrillation?
Ventricular fibrillation. Basically the patient is dead. Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular heartbeat because the ventricles are receiving disorganized impulses from the SA node. Ventricular fibrillation is where the SA node and the AV node are not firing and the Purkinje fibers are supplying the electrical impulses to the heart. However, the Purkinje fibers are not able to supply enough electricity to contract the ventricles so the heart is twitching but not beating. A heart that is not beating is not circulating blood which means the patient is dead.
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.
How dangerous is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a very dangerous condition. In A-fib, the heart is trying to pump too fast, but is uncoordinated. This means that blood is not circulated around the body well. It also causes blood to swirl around inside the heart and can lead to forming blood clots. If one of these blood clots goes to the lungs it can cause a pulmonary embolis, or if it goes to the brain it can cause a stroke, both of which could be deadly.
What does palpitant mean?
Palpitation is a "symptom". A person is aware of his or her heart beat. When you run for a while and stop you become aware of your heart beat for sometime. That is palpitation. When you are nervous, at times you become aware of your heart beating, that is palpitation. In certain Heart diseases like atrial fibrillation, one can get palpitation.
What care should be taken if one is suffering from atrial fibrillation?
If a person is suffering from AF, proper care should be given to help them overcome any symptoms that may occur. Checking their blood pressure, monitoring their pulse, and asking a person how they feel can all be good ways to handle a person with AF.
What does palpitate?
Palpitation is a "symptom". A person is aware of his or her heart beat. When you run for a while and stop you become aware of your heart beat for sometime. That is palpitation. When you are nervous, at times you become aware of your heart beating, that is palpitation. In certain Heart diseases like atrial fibrillation, one can get palpitation.
Are heart palpitations harmful if they are caused by anxiety?
There are medications to control heart palpitations if they are actually something like atrial tachycardia (fast beating atrium) or atrial fibrillation (atrium that flutters rather than pumps.) A person should consider medication in cases where the palpitations last more than an hour or two. Uncontrolled, certain of these ailments can churn the blood to the point that it clots in the blood vessels.
How is an atrial flutter treated?
usually treated with medications and/or electrical shock (cardioversion). In some cases, removal of a small portion of the heart (ablation), implantation of a pacemaker or a cardioverter defibrillator, or maze surgery is needed
What has the author Patricia A Clunn written?
Patricia A. Clunn has written: 'Nurses' assessment of a person's potential for violence' -- subject(s): Nurses, Violence 'Psychiatric mental health nursing' -- subject(s): Classification, Diagnosis, Mental illness, Psychiatric nursing
What are the key differences between pac and afib, and how do they impact a person's heart health?
PAC (Premature Atrial Contraction) and AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) are both heart rhythm disorders, but they have key differences. PAC is an early heartbeat originating in the atria, while AFib is a rapid and irregular heartbeat. PAC usually doesn't cause serious issues, but AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke, and heart failure. Both conditions can impact a person's heart health by affecting the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.
