Sentences with phrase «common abnormal heart rhythm»

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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.

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.

The most common symptom will be a lump under the skin, visible bleeding, sometimes in the form of nosebleeds, tiring easily, episodes of unexplained weakness, pale color in the gums, difficulty breathing, abdominal swelling, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, collapse, and depression.

Your pet will need to be monitored in the hospital for at least 48 hours after the surgical procedure to monitor for common complications, including abnormal heart rhythms, electrolyte disturbances, abdominal discomfort, etc..

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.

A low heart rate (or another abnormal rhythm) is the most common finding, but some dogs will be diagnosed only after they've fainted (known as a «syncopal episode») or had a seizure.