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The two most common heart rhythms that require CPR is ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular tachycardia is an extremely rapid cardiac rhythm and ventricular fibrillation is an abnormal cardiac rhythm. For an adult, if the person is unconscious and not breathing, CPR is required. There are numerous reasons an adult would be unconscious and not breathing; all require CPR.
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What does a cordiograph measure?
A cordiograph measures the electrical activity of the heart, specifically by analyzing the heart's rhythm and detecting any abnormalities or irregularities in its function. It is used to diagnose various heart conditions such as arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac problems.
What further problems need emergency surgery?
burns cardiac events, including heart attacks, cardiac shock and cardiac arrhythmia aneurysms brain injuries and other neurological conditions perforated ulcer and appendix, and peritonitis
What does dominant rhythm mean in medical terms?
In medical terms, dominant rhythm means the main rhythm that the heart is demonstrating on ECG. There may be other patterns that begin and end from time to time, but the primary rhythm is the dominant rhythm.
How does an increased or decreased cardiac output impact the body?
A decrease or increase of cardiac output in the body can result to several health problems depending on the body's health conditions. A stroke is prevalent if there is an increase of cardiac output that cannot be handled by the system. Lack of oxygen in the brain is an effect of a decrease cardiac output on the other hand.
What can cardiac muscle do that no other muscle can do?
Cardiac muscles can work without fatigue.
What are the other two names for a cardiac ultrasound?
The other two names that refer to a cardiac ultrasound include Echocardiography and Cardiac Echo. A Cardiac Echo is used in situations where physicians need to diagnose a heart condition in a patient.
What do regard with feelings mean?
It is when you are having problems in school and you are required to share with other people your problems and you have to let God take care of the rest.
How does electricity affect the circulatory system?
The heart is a muscular pump that has an integral electrical system pacing it, telling it when to contract and pump blood. External electric shocks can disrupt/reset the natural rhythm. This can be therapeutic such as when done by a physician for an irregular rhythm in attempt to reset the heart to normal rhythm. It can also be deleterious such as electrocution or being struck by lightning causing abnormal rhythm/damage.
What is the role of a cardiac enzyme?
Cardiac enzymes are proteins released into the bloodstream when there is damage to the heart muscle. They are used to diagnose and monitor heart attacks or other heart conditions. Elevated levels of cardiac enzymes indicate heart muscle damage and help healthcare providers assess the extent of the injury.
What is a ACLS cerificate?
ACLS stands for Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. An ACLS certificate signifies that an individual has completed specialized training in managing life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and other cardiac conditions. It is often required for healthcare professionals working in critical care settings.
Is there other names for a cardiac nurse specialist?
NO! (:
Does Norwalk Hospital perform heart surgery?
Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, Connecticut performs all different types of Heart Surgery. They do Emergency Cardiac Angioplasty, a wide range of surgeries to treat disturbances in the rhythm of the heart, and emplantation of defibrillators and other invasive surgeries on the heart.
