Submitted by Dr T on September 25, 2010 – 9:18am in Your heart rhythm Some people have abnormal “spots” in the heart that may be the cause of ventricular arrhythmias. Such patients can sometimes be treated by removing or destroying that area of the heart. This is a very specialized area of medicine requiring cardiologists and/or cardiac surgeons with special …
What medications are used for treatment of PVCs?
Submitted by Dr T on September 25, 2010 – 9:11am in Your heart rhythm Beta-blockers (there are many of them) have been shown to cut down both on symptomatic PVC’s in some patients, as well as decrease the risk of sudden death in high-risk patients. In terms of treatment for the palpitations associated with PVC’s, they can often be quite …
How can ventricular arrhythmias be treated?
Submitted by Dr T on September 25, 2010 – 9:10am in Your heart rhythm The general principles of treatment of arrhythmias are: Correction of any underlying abnormalities, such as electrolyte imbalances, disorders of the thyroid, etc. Avoid stimulants or medications which may worsen the situation. Get enough sleep. Pursue an appropriate exercise program. Treat any underlying disorders of the heart …
What sort of tests might be done to evaluate to evaluate PVCs and Tachycardias?
Submitted by Dr T on September 25, 2010 – 9:00am in Your heart rhythm Tests of electrolyte levels, thyroid levels, and other blood tests are frequently done. An electrocardiogram is necessary to make the diagnosis of PVC’s. Since PVC’s don’t always occur when one is looking for them, several other means have been developed to assess the frequency and severity …
What are the causes of ventricular arrhythmias, VT, Bigeminy and Trigeminy?
Submitted by Dr T on September 24, 2010 – 8:24am in Your heart rhythm I have blogged about palpitations and VT before. You can read more about that here: https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations-and-pvcs/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/i-am-worried-about-v-tach-ventricular-tachycardia/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/what-are-some-of-the-causes-of-premature-ventricular-contractions-pvcs/https://www.cardiachealth.org/ca-blog/palpitations-and-fainting/ You’ll find these are rather common complaints and most people don’t need treatment, only reassurance once their heart proves OK. Trigeminyc(or Bigeminy) can be caused by a host of factors.There …
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Former President Bill Clinton has become a vegetarian and now weighs again what he did in high school, and was recently named PETA’s 2010 Person of the Year. With a history of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and quadruple bypass surgery (CABG), followed by two coronary artery stents (PCI) last winter, Mr. Clinton changed his lifestyle completely once he realized “I …
My son had a Cyanotic complex congenital heart defect
Submitted by Dr T on September 20, 2010 – 11:09am Question: My son had Cyanotic complex congenital heart defect he only survived ten days now im wondering what exactly was formed wrong with his heart? I am so sorry about your loss. Although much can be done, some heart defects are just to complex to be fixable. Let me explain …
How serious is a left to right shunt and what will it take to repair it?
Submitted by Dr T on September 20, 2010 – 10:06am Circulation in a nutshell: Normally, O2 poor (“Venous”) blood from the right side of your heart goes to the lungs where CO2 is removed and replaced with O2. This is called the ‘Pulmonary” circulation. It then returns to the left side of your heart where the now O2 rich (“Arterial”) …
A weak heart; one more year to live?
Submitted by Dr T on September 19, 2010 – 5:24pm in Cardiac Risks Question: my dr says I may have year or more to live I aam 83 had rhuematic heart andwonder what I can do to improve I think I am fortunate to get this farmy dr says I may have year or more to live I aam 83 …
Palpitations and fainting
Submitted by Dr T on September 19, 2010 – 4:53pm Question: Hi, My husband has been having heart trouble now for 3 years. His dortors have recently told us that they basically have no idea what the cause is or what to do next.His heart rate (does not matter what he is doing at time)will all of a sudden go …