Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) occur when the heart abruptly begins to beat in an abnormal or irregular rhythm . Without organized electrical activity in the heart muscle, there is no consistent contraction of the ventricles , which results in the heart's inability to generate an adequate cardiac output (forward pumping [...]
Electrocardiogram and their importance. An electrocardiogram is a painless, non-invasive test to diagnose many common heart problems in people of all ages. This can determine all the following problems: Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmias). Coronary Artery Disease is where blocked or narrowed arteries in your heart are causing chest pain or a heart attack. Detection of [...]
The term "heart failure" tends to mislead. After all, people who have it don't necessarily have a heart that has stopped working — rather, their hearts can't pump blood as well as they should. Still, it's serious. As your heart works overtime, it can cause tiredness, shortness of breath and a feeling of being simply worn [...]
Considering that your heart is one of the most, if not the most, important muscle in your body, it is imperative that it remains strong and healthy. That said, having a good heart rate is an essential way to know how the heart is currently doing, as well as know when to take measures to [...]
Echocardiography can help detect serious heart problems and prevent sudden death The echocardiogram is a must for the cyclist, especially when he trains and participates in a professional or even popular way in different sporting events. It is a fundamental diagnostic test because it offers a moving image of the heart. Using ultrasound, echocardiography provides [...]
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