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15 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Disease You Should Lookout For

Wellnest

Chest pain and discomfort, shortness of breath, exhaustion, lightheadedness, vertigo, ankle or leg oedema, and irregular pulse are some early warning signs of heart disease that are frequently experienced. Unusual Heartbeat An irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia may indicate heart illness. A nauseous or stomach ache.

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Who Is At Risk for Heart Disease?

AMS Cardiology

High cholesterol levels – Elevated levels of bad cholesterol can contribute to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Heart issues can encompass a wide range of problems, from coronary artery disease to heart failure, arrhythmias and more.

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) Persistent abnormal heart rhythms can disrupt the heart’s pumping efficiency, eventually causing it to enlarge to maintain blood flow. Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.

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Why is ECG machine use? What diseases can EKG monitor detect?

Wellnest

If you experience any symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness, unusual tiredness or fatigue, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat, your doctor would want you to go for an ECG test to find out the underlying cause. Arrhythmia In simple words, arrhythmia refers to an irregular heartbeat.

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What kind of AV block is this? And why does she develop Ventricular Tachycardia?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

There was no chest pain. Other than being overweight and having an elevated cholesterol she was healthy. VT is the second most common presenting arrhythmia. Vaso or inotropic medications are not harmless, and can precipitate life threatening arrhythmias. She presented with a one week hx of «dizziness» and weakness.