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Two kinds of heart dysrhythmias, abnormality of the rhythm or rate of the heart ;
1) trachycardias and 2) bradycardias
Bradycardia is the abnormally slow heartbeat that is defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute
Trachycardia is the abnormally rapid heartbeat that is defined as high as 100 beats per minute
Lets get to know some general information about your heart condition
(Bradycardia, 2017)
Age
changes in the heart that are resulting of aging, over time creates heart tissue damage
Disease
coronary artery diesease, heart attacks and infections just as endocarditis and myocarditis
Prescription problems
some medications that are used for treating heart problems or high blood pressure such as beta - blockers, antiarrhthmics and digoxin
Slow Electrical Impulses
conditions such as hypothyroidism or an electrolyte imbalance such as having too much potassium in the blood can slow the electrical heart rate that controls rhythm
Birth disorder
a heart dsorder that would've been present at birth
a repeated disruption of breathing during sleep
Sleep Apnea
AGE - more common in older adults 65 and older
HIGH OR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
SMOKING
HEART DISEASE RISKS - the same factors that increase your risk for heart disease also increase your risk of bradycardium
There are some factors that could've increased your risk of getting bradycardia
HEAVY ALCOHOL USE
PSYCOLOGICAL STRESS OR ANXIETY
(Thompson, 2017)
In severe cases, a slow heartbeat could mean low blood supply to the brain and other organs, symptoms can be life threathening and may even result in death
Confussion or Memory Problems
refers to fainting or near fainting
feeling that your heart fluttering
(Bradycardia, 2017)
(Thompson, 2017)
Bradycardium is a sign that the heart's natural pacemaker isn't working and the electrical impulse pathways to create a heartbeat are disrupted
Men & women 65 years old and above are most likely to to develop a slow heart rate that needs treatment
If the resting heart rate is lower than 60 beats per minute in young adults or athletes because of frequent exercise, this is considered normal and no treatment is necassary
(Thompson, 2017)
How do we identify your condition?
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Luckily there are treatment options availble to increase heart rate and blood supply to the body and cure your bradycardium
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If sleep apnea is suspected, your doctor might request to conduct a series of tests to monitor your sleep and heart rate
Take steps to improve your heart health that will improve your overall health
Control cholesterol and high blood pressure
(Pai, 2017)
You are not alone with your condition and there are resources out there that can provide you with further information and support
visit www.cardiosmart.org to get frequently asked questions answered
visit www.heart.org to donate to others affect by heart conditions and sign up to volunteer for the orangization and become an advocate
visit www.nhblbi.nih.gov to get more information about your condition and many others