Cardiovascular tachycardia refers to a group of conditions characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as a resting heart rate of over 100 beats per minute. While tachycardia …
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The heart is a remarkable organ, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and maintaining its vital functions. However, various factors can disrupt its normal rhythm, leading to arrhythmias, which …
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Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a type of cardiac arrhythmia characterized by an abnormal electrical pathway in the heart. This condition can lead to episodes of rapid heart rates, known as …
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Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding. Without proper blood flow, …
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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) refers to a group of arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms, that originate above the ventricles in the heart’s atria or the atrioventricular (AV) node. SVT is characterized …
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Arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, too quickly, or too slowly. It can cause a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to severe complications. Managing arrhythmia …
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Supraventricular arrhythmia is a term used to describe abnormal heart rhythms originating above the heart’s ventricles. The term “supraventricular” refers to the area where these arrhythmias arise, specifically the atria …
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Atrial systole is a critical part of the cardiac cycle, responsible for pumping blood from the atria into the ventricles. Understanding what triggers this phase helps us grasp how the …
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Palpitations are a common sensation where you feel that your heart is beating faster, harder, or irregularly. It may occur during physical activity, stress, or even while at rest. Though …
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Heart palpitations are sensations of an irregular or fast-beating heart. People often describe them as feeling like their heart is skipping beats, fluttering, or pounding in the chest. While these …