What is tachycardia? Untreated supraventricular tachycardia may cause life-threatening complications. Tachycardia refers to a heart rate more than 100 beats per minute (bpm) at rest. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or supraventricular tachycardia or SVT is an abnormal heart rhythm (dysrhythmia) with an accelerated heart rate caused by abnormal electrical impulses arising from the upper chambers...
What is POTS? POTS can seriously interfere with everyday functioning. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a syndrome characterized by increased heart rate (tachycardia), a fall in blood pressure (hypotension) and giddiness when standing (orthostatic). In POTS, the symptoms occur because the heart does not receive sufficient blood supply when the person stands upright. The word...
What does the heart look like and how does it work? Illustrations of Blood Flow to the Heart The heart is an amazing organ. It starts beating about 22 days after conception and continuously pumps oxygenated red blood cells and nutrient-rich blood and other compounds like platelets throughout your body to sustain the life of...
Heart disease in women facts Share Your Story Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. Most women have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Heart attack symptoms can be different for women than for men. Younger women with heart disease are more likely to die than men of the same...
Facts you should know about heart attack prevention Illustration of Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. About 735,000 Americans suffer from a heart attack each year – that's about one heart attack every 43 seconds! 525,000 of those heart attacks are the first for the person...
Facts you should know about heart disease in women The most common cause of death for women is heart disease. Heart disease is the most common cause of death among women. The vast majority of women have at least one risk factor for heart disease. What is the treatment for heart disease in women? Share...
What is a pericardial window procedure? Pericardial window surgery cuts a hole in the heart’s protective sack to allow fluid from a pericardial effusion to drain, relieving pressure on the heart. The heart is surrounded by a two-layered sac (pericardium) with a small amount of fluid. When excess fluid accumulates in the pericardium (pericardial effusion)...
What happens when you have a heart attack? Some heart attacks are sudden and severe. But most begin slowly with chest discomfort as the first sign. A heart attack occurs when the blood vessel that supplies blood to your heart (coronary artery) gets blocked – partially or completely. The lack of blood supply means the...
Do this 30-minute workout routine every other day, or do it two days in a row if that's better for your schedule. A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it's a risk factor that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits....
Electrophysiology Testing Introduction An electrophysiology (EP) study is a test that records the electrical activity and the electrical pathways of your heart. This test is used to help determine the cause of your heart rhythm disturbance and the best treatment for you. During the EP study, your doctor will safely reproduce your abnormal heart rhythm...