The main symptoms of cardiac arrest are: Severe chest pain that gets worse or radiates to the back, arms or jaw; Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; Difficulty speaking clearly; Tingling in the left arm; Frequent dizziness and excessive tiredness; Nausea and stomach pain; Cold sweats. When several of these signs appear, there is a […]
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Cardiac catheterization is an examination carried out by a cardiologist to evaluate the functioning of the heart and changes in the structures of the heart or obstructions in the coronary arteries, allowing the diagnosis and/or treatment of heart diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathies or arrhythmias, for example. This examination consists of introducing a […]
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Cardiac arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm and/or frequency of the heartbeat, causing symptoms such as palpitations, irregular or slow heartbeats, chest pain, dizziness or fainting. Under normal conditions, the heart rate at rest is 60 to 100 beats per minute. Cardiac arrhythmia can cause the heart to beat faster, slower or out of […]
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Symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia include a feeling of the heart palpitating or racing and can appear in people with a healthy heart or who already have heart disease, such as high blood pressure or heart failure. Arrhythmia can occur at any age, but it is more common in the elderly and in most cases, it […]
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Cardiac arrhythmia can be cured, but it must be treated as soon as the first symptoms appear to avoid possible complications caused by the disease, such as heart attack, stroke, cardiogenic shock or death. The treatment of cardiac arrhythmia will depend on the severity of the symptoms, whether or not it is associated with other […]
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Cardiac massage is a technique that allows you to replace the work of the heart and continue pumping blood around the body, maintaining oxygenation of the brain. It is considered the most important link in basic life support, after seeking medical help. Cardiac massage should always be started when the victim is unconscious and not […]
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