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Cardiologist explains how pacemakers and defibrillators interact with the electrical system of the heart

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Sometimes your heart rate is slower when you're relaxing, and sometimes it's faster when you're exercising or stressed. Your heart's job is to keep your pulse steady to pump blood throughout your body.

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7 Trends for 2023 Cardiology EHR Software

GEMMS

Enhanced Cardiac Device Management With the growing prevalence of cardiac devices, including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), cardiology EHR softwar e is evolving to meet the specialized needs of device management.

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What is strange about this paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in an otherwise healthy patient? And what happened after giving ibutilide?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

We examined the effect of ibutilide, a class III antiarrhythmic agent, on the energy requirement for atrial defibrillation and assessed the value of this agent in facilitating cardioversion in patients with atrial fibrillation that is resistant to conventional transthoracic cardioversion.

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The Importance of Regular Heart Check-Ups: What You Need to Know

AMS Cardiology

Heart disease prevention : By identifying risk factors for heart disease such as smoking, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise you can take steps to modify your lifestyle and reduce your risk. Exercise regularly : Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days.

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Resynchronising the Heart in Heart Failure

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Today’s vlog is on the subject of heart failure and in particular on a special type of pacemaker which can make a significant improvement to the quality of life and length of life in patients with heart failure. In addition, the group with the BiV pacemaker were less likely to be hospitalized for heart failure flare-ups.

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The Management of Chronic Disease

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

So in heart failure, one procedure that can help improve quality of life is the implantation of a biventricular pacemaker. Interventions that may prolong life include implantation of a defibrillator.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

These issues can only be addressed in an ICCU (Intensive Coronary Care Unit) setting, where temporary pacemakers and defibrillators are available. Get some exercise regularly. Exercise offers numerous advantages, including strengthening the heart and improving circulation. Manage diabetes.