An ECG(or electrocardiogram) is usually used together with other tests to help diagnose and observe the conditions affecting the heart. It can be used to figure out signs and symptoms of possible heart issues like chest pain, increasing heartbeat, dizziness, and shortness of breath. A series of ECG tests can also be taken constantly to …
Sinus arrhythmia is when the sinus node rate changes with the respiratory cycle during inspiration and expiration. This is common in young, healthy individuals and has no clinical significance. In this article, we’ll be discussing what sinus arrhythmia is and how you can identify it in ECG readings. Sinus Arrhythmia Sinus arrhythmia is a …
Wearable devices have become small, sophisticated and stylish, to the extent that smart rings are now highly-effective remote monitoring devices for health and fitness measurements. The CART-I (Cardio tracker) ring from preventive healthcare company Sky Labs harnesses the latest technologies to offer continuous remote monitoring and has been shown to help in the detection of the …
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Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation (AF) can vary from patient to patient and depend on the severity of the condition. While it is a common heart irregularity, there are different types of AF and it is this which will primarily influence and guide the physician on the designated treatment. Four types The four main types of …
Heart rate recovery is essential in our daily lives because it can be used to understand how the heart recovers after being stressed. Exercising safely on a regular basis can increase the stress on the body. The stress when doing physical exercises can help you maintain healthy muscles and lungs, as well as cardiovascular health …
An electrocardiogram or ECG is a simple type of test that can check the rhythm and electric activity of your heart. ECG uses skin sensors to find electric signals that your heart produces. The test can be done by a healthcare professional that specializes in ECG at a hospital or a clinic, but what exactly …
Atrial Fibrillation is a heart condition that can be traced to a variety of different causes. While a number of the recognised causes are down to lifestyle or heart health issues, others can be a result of age or family history. Issues with the structure of the heart are among the most common causes of …
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart irregularity, but there are four different recognised types of the condition. Previously, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) was classified as either chronic or acute, but in 2014 new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association changed the classification of AF from two, to four, types. …
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The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation globally is rising at a significant rate. However, researchers, scientists and clinicians remain uncertain as to how many people may have the heart irregularity because of this rapid growth. In addition, there are concerns that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be millions of people worldwide with Atrial Fibrillation …
An array of symptoms can suggest the presence of the common heart irregularity Atrial Fibrillation. While it affects millions of people worldwide, it is also widely acknowledged that Atrial Fibrillation (AF) can be a condition that is relatively difficult to diagnose as the symptoms can be intermittent. Traditionally, AF is diagnosed by a physician checking …
