Diseases such as ARVC in boxers or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Doberman Pinschers may be specifically diagnosed based on the number
of abnormal heartbeats over a 24 - hour Holter monitor recording.
Research has shown that omega - 3 fatty acids decrease the risk
of abnormal heartbeats, which can lead to sudden death.
Not exact matches
«The device detects and protects patients from the dangerous heart rhythms
of sudden cardiac arrest which occurs when an
abnormal heartbeat makes the heart stop abruptly and can quickly lead to death,» said Dr. Filart, electrophysiologist.
Researchers developed a computer model
of a human heart to study whether certain drugs will help treat an
abnormal heartbeat, or cause serious side effects
The Horehound herb helps in improving the regularity
of cardiac contraction in low doses, but a physician must be consulted before using it in this situation, and larger doses may cause
abnormal heartbeat.
In addition, mild cases
of potassium toxicity can give rise to symptoms
of muscular weakness, tingling and temporary paralysis, while severe toxicity leads to an
abnormal heartbeat that can result in cardiac arrest.
Symptoms
of toxicity can include dizziness, changes in blood pressure,
abnormal heartbeat, convulsions, coma and eventual death.
Heart disease is a broad term that covers many heart - related problems and conditions, from an
abnormal heartbeat and birth defects to a buildup
of...
The symptoms
of lactic acidosis are weakness, trouble breathing,
abnormal heartbeats, unusual muscle pain and light - headedness.
Thyroid Ultrasound — While lying on your back, a trained ultrasound technician will check for any
abnormal growth that's related to your thyroid, which is an important endocrine gland located in front
of the neck that regulates your
heartbeat, metabolism, and body temperature.
If any
of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving digoxin and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling
of the lips, tongue or face; hives), headache, fainting or extreme drowsiness or dizziness, irregular
heartbeat, slow
heartbeat, abnormally fast
heartbeat, hallucinations or
abnormal behavior.
A cardiac arrhythmia (
abnormal heartbeat) is any abnormality in pace, intensity, or regularity
of a pet's
heartbeat.
Another potential complication
of HCM is that the added muscle mass
of the heart can predispose a cat to an arrhythmia, an
abnormal heartbeat pattern that can potentially cause sudden and unexpected death.
Arrhythmias are caused by
abnormal electrical activity in the heart that affect the frequency, strength and regularity
of the
heartbeats.