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palpitations (feeling of skipped heart beats or fluttering in the chest); pounding in the chest; shortness of breath; chest discomfort; fainting; dizziness or feeling light-headed; weakness, fatigue, or feeling tired
palpitations (feeling of skipped heartbeats or fluttering in the chest) pounding in the chest shortness of breath
What else can I help you with?
What are the clinical symptoms of hypokalemia?
Weakness, Fatigue, Muscle cramps, Constipation, Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) are symptoms are hypokalemia.
What non-invasive treatment can be used to treat abnormal heart rhythms?
Various drugs can be used to control and help reset these abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias ).
What is an antiarrhythmic?
An antiarrhythmic is a drug that controls abnormal heart rhythms.
What are some of the lifestyle changes recommended as alternatives to Maze procedure?
quitting smoking avoiding activities that prompt the symptoms of abnormal heart rhythms limiting alcohol intake
What does abnormal t-wave mean?
Abnormality can be due to abnormal heart rhythms or cardiac muscle defects.
What is cardiac pulmonary sarcoidosis?
It is sarcoidosis of both the heart and lungs. The heart may show abnormal rhythms on ECG.
Why is it important for a medical assistant to recognize abnormal hear rhythms?
It is crucial for a medical assistant to recognize abnormal heart rhythms because early identification can lead to timely intervention, potentially preventing serious complications such as stroke or heart failure. Recognizing these rhythms allows for proper documentation and communication with healthcare providers, ensuring that patients receive appropriate care. Additionally, understanding abnormal rhythms contributes to patient safety and enhances the overall quality of care.
WhY are pacemakers installed?
Pacemakers are installed to regulate abnormal heart rhythms, a condition known as arrhythmia. They help maintain an appropriate heart rate by sending electrical impulses to the heart when it beats too slowly or irregularly. This device can improve symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, or shortness of breath, enhancing overall quality of life for individuals with heart rhythm disorders.
What is gallops in heart?
Abnormal rhythms The term for abnormal rhythms is arrhythmia. One of the more common, and less serious, causes of arrhythmia is a heart murmur. If that is what you are talking about, then it is generally a mild condition where the left atrioventricular vavle in the heart has a slight prolapse and leaks some blood back into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts. This could be the 'gallop' that you feel happening in your heart. If it is constant and bothersome you should go see a doctor.
Why is the heart actually stopped when the defibrillator pads are applied?
Defibrillation depolarizes all of the heart tissue at once. This usually will terminate abnormal heart rhythms with the hope that a normal one will take over.
What does a holter monitor test do?
A Holter monitor is a 3 lead (wire) EKG. It constantly monitors your heart and either records everything for 24-48 hours or records for longer but just saves abnormal portions. If is used to see if the heart is having abnormal heart rhythms.
What is the medical term meaning An electrical shock delivered to the heart to correct certain abnormal heart rhythms?
A defibrillator is a device used to deliver a shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.
