Sentences with phrase «abnormal heart rhythm»

Digitek is a drug prescribed to patients who have experienced heart failure or have an abnormal heart rhythm.

Other side effects include allergic reactions, central nervous system disorders, anxiety, abnormal heart rhythm, photosensitivity (sensitivity to the sun), blood glucose «disturbances,» hepatotoxicity (liver damage), changes in sensation and nerve damage.

Diagnosis of CHF is based upon a physical exam (in which a heart murmur or abnormal heart rhythm — i.e. arrhythmia — is frequently detected), chest x-rays, blood pressure measurement, ECG (a.k.a. EKG), and echocardiogram (heart ultrasound).

Data thus far confirms Dr. Neil Harpster's observations from 1995 - 1998 that by age six 30 % of IWs are in an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Henry Green, Purdue University, has documented abnormal hormonal levels in IWs with atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm) common to many IWs even if the hound has a normal echocardiogram.

Auscultation: a stethoscope is used to identify murmurs, their location, intensity and any abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

Signs of methylxznthine poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, hyperactivity, seizures, and abnormal heart rhythm.

It is used most commonly to diagnose an arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, in your pet.

This is a technique that is becoming more commonly used to precisely diagnose the reason for intermittent collapse in dogs with abnormal heart rhythm.

Methyl xanthine, which is found in dark chocolate and Baker's chocolate, is toxic to dogs and causes symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, an abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, and possible fatality.

These products contain methylxanthines, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death.

In severe or acute cases, there is often respiratory distress, an abnormal heart rhythm, muffled heart and lung sounds and other signs of systemic shock.

The chemical toxicity is due to methylxanthines (a relative of caffeine) and results in vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, an abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, and possibly death.

Death is presumed to be the result of a sudden fatal arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm).

If you pet ingests this it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, abnormal heart rhythm, seizures, excessive thirst / urination and death.

As the HCM worsens, an abnormal heart rhythm can result in sudden death.

Slowed heart rate or abnormal heart rhythm.

With more significant ingestions, clinical signs of cardiac effects (including a racing heart rate, high blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythm) or pancreatitis (i.e., inflammation of the pancreas) may be seen.

Caffeinated beverages — the caffeine in sodas, teas and coffees can cause abnormal heart rhythm, seizures and death.

If your veterinarian detects a heart murmur or abnormal heart rhythm during your cat's annual physical examination, ask if a further evaluation by a veterinary cardiologist is required.

Electricity can disrupt the normal heart beat resulting in an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) which may cause your dog to collapse, or may even cause cardiac arrest (when the heart stops beating).

An electrocardiogram (EKG) showed enlargement of the right heart and he confirmed the abnormal heart rhythm and murmur.

One of the worst offenders — chocolate — contains large amounts of methylxanthines, which, if ingested in significant amounts, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst, urination, hyperactivity, and in severe cases, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors and seizures.

Beta blockers reduce heart rate, help control abnormal heart rhythm and reduce blood pressure.

This valuable tool allows us to identify murmurs, their location and intensity, an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) and abnormal sounds within the lungs.

She will listen closely to your pet's heart and lungs for signs of disease, such as a heart murmur or an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia).

CHOCOLATE, COFFEE, CAFFEINE These products contain methylxanthines which, when ingested by pets, can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death.

Clinical signs from ingestion include cardiovascular signs (e.g., abnormal heart rhythm and rate), electrolyte abnormalities (e.g., a life - threatening high potassium level), gastrointestinal signs (e.g., nausea, drooling, vomiting, etc.), or central nervous system signs (e.g., dilated pupils, tremors, seizures).

Drugs will be used to control the abnormal heart rhythm and also to reduce the amount of saliva your dog is producing in response to the toxin.

Symptoms and signs, which occur only in severe hypermagnesemia, may include muscle weakness or paralysis, dizziness, low blood pressure (hypotension), abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), heart attack, coma or even death.

Very high blood calcium can cause more serious problems, including kidney failure, abnormal heart rhythm, mental confusion, and even coma.

This is particularly true for those who are on certain types of medications or have preexisting heart conditions such as tachycardia, which is a prolonged elevated heart rate, or arrhythmia, which is an abnormal heart rhythm.

In one report, a person who took very high amounts of turmeric, over 1500 mg twice daily, experienced a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm.

The main symptoms of severe magnesium deficiency include abnormal heart rhythm, muscle cramps, restless leg syndrome, fatigue and migraines (49, 50, 51).

Ritalin, a popular drug for treating attention - deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), might increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm shortly after a young person starts taking it, a new study suggests.

WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2016 (HealthDay News)-- Ritalin, a popular drug for treating attention - deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), might increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm shortly after a young person starts taking it, a new study suggests.

But you should definitely get them checked out, because they can be a sign of a medical condition such as hyperthyroidism (where your body secretes too much thyroid hormone) or an abnormal heart rhythm known as an arrhythmia, which generally isn't dangerous.

Stop exercise and consult your physician immediately if you experience chest pain or tightness in the chest, neck, or throat; considerable difficulty breathing; abnormal heart rhythm; nausea, dizziness, light - headedness, or visual interruption; excessive cold sweat; or extreme or lasting weakness or fatigue after exercise.

Excessive magnesium intake can result in diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping, and possibly even arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm).

The investigators found that nearly a third of the group experienced an abnormal heart rhythm — or «cardiac arrhythmia» — at some point during the festival, a much higher percentage than usually seen among the general population.

WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2017 (HealthDay News)-- Drinking heavily over a short period of time can significantly boost the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm, even in healthy people, new German research suggests.

Munich researchers find 1 in 3 beer drinkers tracked at festival experienced abnormal heart rhythm

Atrial fibrillation patients with a prior history of stroke who undergo catheter ablation to treat the abnormal heart rhythm lower their long - term risk of a recurrent stroke by 50 percent, according to new research from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute.

Two other vignettes consider other issues raised by a 78 - year - old patient with dementia and an abnormal heart rhythm, and the value of screening tests for high cholesterol or colon cancer in a 69 - year - old patient with dementia.

February 2, 2006 Gene variation increases SIDS risk in African Americans About five percent of deaths from SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) in African Americans can be traced to defects in one gene, and half of those deaths result from a common genetic variation that increases an infant's risk of developing an abnormal heart rhythm during times of environmental stress, a research team based at the University of Chicago reports in the February 2006, issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

«Anabolic steroid abuse may increase risk of abnormal heart rhythm and stroke.»

When sudden cardiac arrest is detected, the device delivers a shock to the heart to stop the abnormal heart rhythm, reset the rhythm, and restore normal blood flow through the body.

Atrial Fibrillation — one of the most common forms of abnormal heart rhythm — is caused by these waves, and is a major cause of stroke as it increases the risk of blood clots forming inside the heart.

They also record heart activity patterns when abnormal heart rhythm is detected.

The Chilean Rose Tarantula is the source of an important protein used in drugs to stop atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm, or cardiac arrhythmia, which can result in death.