Submitted by Dr T on September 5, 2011 – 4:01pm in Your heart rhythm Question: I am 42yrs healthy man and have some questions below:1- What is Sinus arrhythmia? is it a cause of concern?2- I have heard that is does it happen right when you set down after light exercise, like five floors stairs climbing or so. Is that …
Clarification about PVCs
Submitted by Dr T on September 5, 2011 – 3:41pm in Your heart rhythm Question: Hello Dr. T,I have been suffering from PVCs for sometime (about 8 months now) and had some visits to my cardiologist to check it out, single PVC was shown in a rest ECG and therefore he did not go for father evaluations and stick with …
Blood thinners
Blood thinners decrease the ability of the blood to clot (coagulate). They do not actually thin the blood. Used to treat certain blood vessel and heart and lung conditions, they may prevent existing clots from becoming larger and causing more serious problems, and are often prescribed to prevent a first or recurrent stroke. Also given to certain people at risk …
Pulmonary hypertension (PH or PAH)
Pulmonary hypertension (PH or PAH) Pulmonary hypertension (PH or PAH) is an increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the Pulmonary Circuit. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The right side of your heart pumps blood through the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. Then, the blood returns to the left side …
Arrhythmias
An arrhythmia is a heartbeat that’s too fast, too slow or irregular (uneven). Arrhythmias are caused by problems with your heart’s electrical system. The electrical signals may fire too fast or too slowly, or in an uneven (irregular) way. When you have an arrhythmia, your heart may seem to skip beats or flutter. The term bradycardia describes a heart rate …
Heart Disease Medications, Bloodthinners, Beta Blockers
This type of treatment includes the following types of medications, that: Thin your blood, Slow your heart down, so that less demand matches limited blood supply, Relax (dilate) your arteries so that more blood can pass through a wider pathway, Lower your blood pressure so that the heart has to work less, Modify your cholesterol to control the build-up of …
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) Palpitations are feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, or beating irregularly, too hard or too fast. Some will be diagnosed by your doctor as Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs). PVCs are an arrhythmia and relatively common. Some people are very sensitive and feel every abnormal heart beat; others are blissfully unaware of them. PVCs …
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Edema is a swelling, usually of the legs, due to excessive fluid in the tissues. Standing for an extended period of time or sitting with your legs left hanging for prolonged period of time, especially in hot weather, causes excess fluid accumulation in your legs and ankles. Other conditions may cause fluid retention: A number of women experience edema …
Cholesterol Drugs
Various medications can lower your blood cholesterol levels. They may be prescribed in combination with other drugs. They work in the body in different ways. Some affect the liver, some work in the intestines and some interrupt the formation of cholesterol from circulating in the blood. They include : Statins Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs may help reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL), increase the good …