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How do you determine weather the atrial rhythm on an ECG is regular or irregular?
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How do you determine whether the atrial rhythm on an ecg tracing is regular or irregular?
If there is the same distance between each P wave it is regular. If the distances between the P waves varies it is irregular. Also, in a regular rhythm all the P waves should look the same.
Caused by irregular contractions of the atrial myocardium?
Atrial fibrillation
Do I have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation if I have a family history of heart disease?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation has been linked to heart disease and evidence suggests it may be hereditary. Taking measures to lower your heart disease risk are advised. Specifically, don't smoke, get regular exercise and have a healthy diet.
What condition is an irregular quivering action of the atria and a very rapid ventricular heartbeat?
"atrial fibrillation" is the irregular quivering action of the atria, which in turn, may cause "palpitations" (the awareness of an irregular heartbeat) and/or "tachycardia" (rapid heartbeat).
What type of disease can be find by heart beat?
If you hear a heart mumur, this indicates heart valve disease. If the heart rate is irregular it is either atrial fibrillation or ectopic beats, either atrial or ventricular.
What causes atrial fibrillation?
the heart beat is completely irregular. The atrial muscles contract very quickly and irregularly; the ventricles, the heart's two large lower chambers, beat irregularly but not as fast as the atria
What is the medical term meaning Rapid but regular atrial or ventricular contractions?
Tachycardia
What is a nursing diagnosis for Atrial Fibrillation?
Decreased Cardiac Output as evidenced by irregular heart beat, decreased ejection fraction and generalied edema.
What condition is know for occurring when the normal rhythmic conditions of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall?
It is called Atrial Fibrillation
What is a rapid 250 to 350bpm but regular type of arrhythmia?
Could be a supraventriculat tachycardia or atrial flutter.
How can I test for atrial fibrillation (a form of cardiac arrhythmia)?
A doctor can detect an irregular heartbeat during a physical exam by taking your pulse, listening to your heartbeat or by performing diagnostic tests.
If you have atrial f?
If you have atrial fibrillation that is not well-controlled (i.e. the medication is not working), this can lead to some of the symptoms you describe due to a fast heart rate, which causes the heart to not work efficiently. The symptoms can be due to the atrial fibrillation itself or another underlying heart problem that led to the atrial fibrillation. I would suggest talking with your doctor about your symptoms and to discuss whether additional therapy is necessary for your atrial fibrillation-there are many options to treat this disorder. He or she can also determine if additional testing is warranted.
