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Atrial fibrillation (AF) – Medical point of view
AF is an arrhythmia characterized by chaotic cardiac beats that are irregularly irregular. The heartbeat frequency can even be beyond 150 beats per minute.
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The Coronary Arteries
Normal heart function is closely linked to oxygenation. Its precious fuel is delivered to the heart by the coronary arteries. Any reduction in oxygen supply can have serious and sometimes...
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
The electrocardiogram is the recording of the electricity generated by your heart. The electricity of the heart can be recorded by the installation of small electrical sensors on the skin....
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The electrical system of the heart
The heart has an electrical system that synchronizes its contraction efficiently. The upper chambers, the atriaThe atria are two of the four cavities of the heart. There is a right atrium and a left atrium. They are like reservoirs for the right and left ventricules., must first contract to fill the ventricles in the lower part of the heart....
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Tricuspid valves
Tricuspid valves include the pulmonary and the aortic valves. Each has 3 cusps that fit onto a fibrous ring in the cardiac skeleton. These valves separate the pulmonary artery from...
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Atrioventricular Valves
The 2 valves that separate the ventricles from the atriaThe atria are two of the four cavities of the heart. There is a right atrium and a left atrium. They are like reservoirs for the right and left ventricules. are called atrioventricular valves. The tricuspid valve is located on the right side and the mitral valve is on the...
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The pulse
Heart rate can be calculated by measuring the pulse. The 2 most frequently used pressure points for taking the pulse are in the neck (carotid artery) and on the wrist...
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Cardiac Physiology and Blood Circulation
The heart is an almost indefatigable muscular organ. It is located in the center of the thorax. From the 14th day of fetal life, the heart begins its work. From...
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Understanding blood pressure
In our body, bloodblood Blood comprises red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. Red cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide. White cells are our defense system. Platelets prevent bleeding. Plasma is the liquid component of blood. It contains water, salts, pressure is what makes oxygenated bloodblood Blood comprises red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. Red cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide. White cells are our defense system. Platelets prevent bleeding. Plasma is the liquid component of blood. It contains water, salts, travel through the arteries. Bloodblood Blood comprises red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. Red cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide. White cells are our defense system. Platelets prevent bleeding. Plasma is the liquid component of blood. It contains water, salts, is propelled from the heart to the organs (brain, kidneys, digestive tract, muscles), then the...
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The Heart, from Every Angle
The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a closed fist. It is located in the center of the chest, between the 2 lungs. The heart is a...
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Premature Beats – The Medical Point of View
The heart has its own unique electrical system. Its function is to synchronise the contractions effectively.
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The treadmill; the effort challenge
The treadmill is a test in cardiology that evaluates, indirectly, possible blockages in the coronary arteries. It also helps evaluate the cardiovascular condition.
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