Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA) is a natural variation in heart rate that occurs during a breathing cycle. This phenomenon involves the heart rate increasing during inhalation and decreasing during exhalation. …
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Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm. The heart may beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. It occurs when the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat are disrupted. Common types …
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The relationship between emotional stress and heart rhythm disorders is a subject of increasing interest in cardiovascular medicine. Emotional stress, whether acute or chronic, can significantly affect heart function. One …
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Heart palpitations are sensations that make you aware of your own heartbeat. They may feel like your heart is pounding, fluttering, racing, or skipping beats. Many people experience palpitations at …
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Heart flutters, often described as a sensation of rapid, irregular, or skipped heartbeats, are medically known as palpitations. They may feel like your heart is pounding, racing, or fluttering inside …
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A flutter in the middle of your chest is often described as a rapid, irregular, or skipped heartbeat. This sensation is medically referred to as a heart palpitation. Although it …
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Tachycardia means a fast heart rate. Normally, the heart beats 60 to 100 times per minute. When it beats faster than 100 times per minute at rest, it is called …
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting nearly 10% of individuals over 80. While AFib itself isn’t immediately life-threatening, its long-term impact on mortality and quality of …
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Ventricular tachycardia (VTach) is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia characterized by a rapid heart rate originating from the ventricles. When VTach occurs in the presence of a pulse, it indicates that …
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder characterized by an irregular and often rapid heartbeat. It can lead to various complications, including stroke and heart failure. Managing AFib …