Arrhythmias Cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation & Slow Heart Rate-Things You Must Know

Can you have atrial fibrillation with a slow heart rate? Yes, it is possible that a person develops a slow… Continue reading Atrial Fibrillation & Slow Heart Rate-Things You Must Know

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Can You have heart disease with a normal echocardiogram?

Yes, a person can still have heart disease even if the echocardiogram is normal. Echo can detect both structural and… Continue reading Can You have heart disease with a normal echocardiogram?

Cardiology Ischemia
“Right Coronary Artery Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options”

“Right Coronary Artery Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options” What happens when the right coronary artery is blocked? The right… Continue reading “Right Coronary Artery Blockage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options”

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What Happens When You Stop Taking Furosemide?

What Happens When You Stop Taking Furosemide? Lasix or furosemide belongs to a class of drugs called loop diuretics. It… Continue reading What Happens When You Stop Taking Furosemide?

Arrhythmias Cardiology
Atrial fibrillation with Low Blood Pressure

Atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm abnormality in the entire world. [1] It is associated with a long list… Continue reading Atrial fibrillation with Low Blood Pressure

Cardiology Ischemia
Cardiac Syndrome X: Is it Dangerous?

What is Cardiac Syndrome X Cardiac Syndrome X aka microvascular angina (MVA) refers to the typical anginal pain in a… Continue reading Cardiac Syndrome X: Is it Dangerous?

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10 causes of raised BNP without Heart Failure

What are the causes of raised BNP other than heart failure? Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a hormone produced by… Continue reading 10 causes of raised BNP without Heart Failure

Arrhythmias Cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation and Low Oxygen Saturation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF or afib) is the world’s most common rhythm disorder and it effects >33 million people in the entire… Continue reading Atrial Fibrillation and Low Oxygen Saturation

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2 Reasons Heart Attack can take you to a Ventilator

Introduction Heart Attacks can have a variety of presentations, ranging from silent MI that remains undetected to sudden cardiac death… Continue reading 2 Reasons Heart Attack can take you to a Ventilator

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Heart Attack & Slow Heart Rate-When is it Dangerous?

Introduction Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats in a minute. The average heart rate in an… Continue reading Heart Attack & Slow Heart Rate-When is it Dangerous?