arrhythmia

Ventricular tachycardia

...entially lethal disruption of normal heart beat ( arrhythmia ) that may cause the heart to become unable to pump adequate blood through the body. The heart rate may be 160 to 240 (normal is 60 to 100 beats per minute). Full article >>> Ventricular tachycardia is an abnormal heart rhyth...

Vascular diseases

...oronary artery disease , heart valve disease , arrhythmia , heart failure , hypertension , orthostatic hypotension , shock , endocarditis , disease s of the aorta and its branches, ... Full article >>> Cardiovascular disease s are higher among persons with high blood cholesterol ...

Tachycardia

...t rate. Tachycardia is one of the two types of arrhythmia . Resources: ... Full article >>> TACHYCARDIA (RAPID HEART BEAT)" Cold Compress over heart for 15 minutes every hour; avoid hot food and drinks; Ice Bag over heart during hot applications to joints and other parts. Full...

Stent

... Atrial fibrillation occurs in episodes, but the arrhythmia does not convert back to sinus rhythm spontaneously; it may last days to weeks, even a couple of months. Medical or electrical treatment may be needed to end the episode. Full article >>> PERSI STENT GENERALIZED LYMPHADENOPATHY ...

Spasm

... first year of life of myoclonic seizures , hyps arrhythmia (abnormal, chaotic electroencephalogram), and mental retardation . Full article >>> Spasm odic Croup Spasm odic croup is thought to be caused by an allergic reaction, in which the linings of the voice box and trachea are swo...

Sick sinus syndrome

...62;> The location and characteristics of an arrhythmia can be determined, thus guiding medical management of the problem. Patients with Wolf Parkinson White syndrome or sick sinus syndrome may have this test as part of their evaluation. Full article >>> Sick Sinus Syndrome Sinoatr...

Rapid heartbeat

...ng of one eye fever irregular heart beat ( arrhythmia ) rapid heartbeat ( tachycardia ) ... Full article >>> Too much thyroid hormone can cause rapid heartbeat , weight loss , and other symptoms. Thyroid hormone -producing tumor s may be large and may spread. They sometimes also ...

Prolapse

...'s disease , mitral valve prolapse , frequent arrhythmia , thyroid problems, or certain other illnesses may have trouble enduring the test. Full article >>> Initially contained within the anus ( first degree), they gradually enlarge until they prolapse or extend outward on defecation (s...

Physiology

... to stimulate an electrical current to provoke an arrhythmia . The test identifies the origin of arrhythmias and is used to test the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic drugs. Tachycardia ... Full article >>> The patho physiology of MDS/MPD involves abnormalities in the regulation of myeloid pa...

Pericarditis

...rditis . A slow, fast, or uneven heart rhythm ( arrhythmia ). A heart problem that you were born with ( congenital heart defect). Full article >>> Heart problems -- such as congestive heart failure , heart attack , rheumatic heart disease and inflammation of the heart ( pericar...

Palpitations

...Indicated for patients with transient symptoms of arrhythmia , palpitations and shortness of breath, the credit card size, portable, ... Full article >>> sensation of feeling the heart beat ( palpitations ) irregular or rapid pulse shortness of breath, especially with activity shortness...

Palpitation

...Indicated for patients with transient symptoms of arrhythmia , palpitation s and shortness of breath, the credit card size, portable, ... Full article >>> sensation of feeling the heart beat ( palpitation s ) irregular or rapid pulse shortness of breath, especially with activity short...

Mitral valve prolapse

...n 's disease , mitral valve prolapse , frequent arrhythmia , thyroid problems, or certain other illnesses may have trouble enduring the test. Full article >>> Billowing Mitral Valve ( Mitral Valve Prolapse ) Binge-Purge Behavior ( Bulimia ) Bipolar Affective Disorder ( Bipolar Disorder ) ...

Mitral valve

...'s disease , mitral valve prolapse , frequent arrhythmia , thyroid problems, or certain other illnesses may have trouble enduring the test. Full article >>> Other less common features of the alkaptonuria include pigment deposition (aortic or mitral valve calcification or regurgitation...

Implantable cardioverter

...CD device used in conjunction with TMS 1000 (tachy arrhythmia monitoring system) and EPR 1000 providing a complete monitoring/pacing system including dual-chamber pacing system analyzer and ... Full article >>> The implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a treatment for serious arrhythm...

Holter monitor

...KG via telephone to a monitoring station when an arrhythmia is felt, or to store the information in the recorder and transmit it later. Full article >>> EKG Ambulatory cardiac monitoring (for example, a Holter monitor is used for 24 hours; other monitors may be worn for two weeks or lo...

Heart Attack

...ack or stroke Abnormal heart beat ( cardiac arrhythmia ) Puncture of a blood vessel or of the heart Bleeding , blood clot , or infection at the catheter insertion site A blocked blood vessel in the arm or leg in which the catheter was inserted ... Full article >>> Hear...

Groin

...in in the groin area. Depending on the type of arrhythmia , the number of catheter s used in an EP test and their route to the heart may vary. Full article >>> - Pain or discomfort in the groin HOW CAN THE PEDIATRICIAN TELL IF MY CHILD HAS AN INGUINAL HERNIA ? The physician can dete...

Fibrillation

...rregular heart rhythm. The irregular rhythm, or arrhythmia , results from abnormal electrical impulses in the...art Association. It is the most common chronic arrhythmia . Full article >>> Atrial fibrillation increases your chances of having a stroke...

Endocarditis

...oronary artery disease , heart valve disease , arrhythmia , heart failure , hypertension , orthostatic hypotension , shock , endocarditis , disease s of the aorta and its branches, ... Full article >>> Rare complications include excessive uterine bleeding (especially with undiagnose...

Ectopic heartbeat

Ectopic heartbeat s are an arrhythmia involving small variations in an otherwise normal heart beat. In many cases, they may occur without obvious cause and be benign . Full article >>> ECTOPIC HEARTBEAT - Any heart beat that occurs out of the normal sinus rhythm of...

Cardioversion

...ed by drug therapy to prevent recurrence of the arrhythmia . Full article >>> This can be done...ation of a temporary pacemaker to interrupt the arrhythmia , or antiarrhythmic drugs may be used. Text Continued Below ... Full article >>>...

Cardiovascular Disease

...oronary artery disease , heart valve disease , arrhythmia , heart failure , hypertension , orthostatic hypotension , shock , endocarditis , disease s of the aorta and its branches, ... Full article >>> Cardiovascular disease . High blood pressure , arteriosclerosis ( hardening of ...

Cardiac

... or procedure that counters or prevents cardiac arrhythmia . Full article >>> The level drops if the kidney s excrete potassium into urine instead of returning it to the blood supply. Since potassium helps regulate nerve and muscle health and heart rate, low levels can cause ext...

Bradycardia

...t rate . Bradycardia is one of the two types of arrhythmia Electrocardiogram ... Full article >>> - Bradycardia - Conduction System of the Heart - Heart , Front View - Heart , Section Through the Middle - Normal Heart Rhythm - Ventricular Tachycardia ... Full article >>>...

Biceps

...hick, it also may produce some irregular rhythms ( arrhythmia ). Full article >>> Patient's with Erb's palsies typically have weakness involving the muscle s of the shoulder and biceps . Klumpke's palsy - This refers to involvement of the lower portion (C8, T1) of the brachial plexus . ...

Atrial fibrillation

...rregular heart rhythm. The irregular rhythm, or arrhythmia , results from abnormal electrical impulses in the...art Association. It is the most common chronic arrhythmia . Full article >>> Atrial fibrillation /flutter Definition: Atrial fibrillation /fl...

Atria

...rregular heart rhythm. The irregular rhythm, or arrhythmia , results from abnormal electrical impulses in the...brillation /flutter is a heart rhythm disorder ( arrhythmia ). Full article >>> Atria l fibrillation with underlying heart disease Underlyin...

Arrhythmia

...aine . Full article >>> Cardiac arrhythmia s sometimes are classified according to their origin as either ventricular arrhythmia s (originating in the ventricle s) or supraventricular arrhythmia s (originating in heart are...

Aphasia

... loss ) Arachnoiditis Arrhythmia --see Cardiac arrhythmia ... Full article >>>...

Aortic dissection

...rticle >>> mitral valve prolapse arrhythmia (or dysrhythmia) aortic regurgitation aortic dissection ... Full article >>> Note: Aneurysm s may develop slowly over many years and often have no symptoms. If an aneurysm expands rapidly, tears open ( ruptured aneurysm ), ...