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When To Go To The Hospital For Rapid Heart Rate?

Mar 30, 20241278 Views

Tachycardia, a heart rate of 100 beats per minute or more, can occur when you exercise, feel stressed, or consume too much caffeine. But it could also mean your heart rhythm is wrong or indicate some underlying cardiac issue. Deciding if you need to go to the hospital for a fast heartbeat depends on your […]

Is Heart Rate Under 60 Normal?

Mar 15, 2024880 Views

When your heart rate dips below 60 beats per minute, it’s called Bradycardia (40-60bpm). It is often perfectly fine, especially when you’re catching some Z’s or if you are fit as a fiddle. You don’t need much oxygen and energy during sleep, so your heart does not work as hard. And if you exercise regularly […]

What Is The Success Rate Of Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery?

Feb 29, 20242689 Views

The chances of death from an aortic valve replacement surgery are about 2%. This is less than taking the risk of leaving it untreated. However, this survival rate also depends on the type of valve replacement and the patient’s overall health. Is It Better to Repair or Replace a Heart Valve? Your cardiologist will try […]

Diagnostic Heart Rhythms: Arrhythmia Vs Dysrhythmia

Feb 15, 20241156 Views

Exploring arrhythmia vs dysrhythmia is like comparing two siblings. when it comes to arrhythmia, It’s all about irregular rhythms, but not necessarily dangerous. On the other hand, dysrhythmia gets into the nitty-gritty of abnormal heart rhythms. It’s not just about irregular beats; dysrhythmia gets into the details, examining the specific disruptions in the heart’s electrical […]

How Does The Circulatory System Work With The Digestive System?

Jan 30, 202467253 Views

When you eat, your digestive system starts breaking the food into nutrients. Your body needs these nutrients to function properly. Now, these nutrients can’t stay in your stomach. So, your circulatory system acts as a transportation crew using your bloodstream as a highway. That’s how the nutrients are circulated throughout your body. Your circulatory system […]

Atrial Fibrillation vs. Atrial Flutter

Jan 15, 2024850 Views

The upper chambers of your heart, called “Atria,” contract blood and pass it toward the bottom chambers, called “Ventricles.” If a short circuit occurs, that changes this contraction rate. Conditions like atrial fibrillation and Atrial flutter. The main difference lies in the pulse rate; atrial flutter is mild and has a low chance of clot […]

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