Author: Dr. Drory S. Tendler Answer: Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common abnormal heart rhythm, similar to atrial fibrillation, the most common abnormal heart rhythm. In AFL, the upper chambers (atria) of the heartbeat too fast, which results in atrial muscle contractions that are faster than and out of sync [...]
Author: Dr. Jagwinder S. Sraow Answer: The simple answer is: Yes – always. Chest pain is an important symptom of heart attack, but not the only symptom. The other symptoms include chest pressure or discomfort, pain or discomfort in other parts of the body, including the arms, back, neck, jaw, [...]
Author: Dr. Estela Apolinar Answer: Pulmonary HTN is high blood pressure involving the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. These vessels can become scarred and constricted, thereby making it difficult for the heart to pump blood through them. The pressure the heart must exert to pump [...]
Author: Dr. Robert Dappen Answer: Heart disease is caused by fatty deposition on the insides of arteries that supply blood flow to the heart muscle. The medical term for this is atherosclerosis and it builds up slowly over an adult’s lifespan. This can lead to choking off the blood supply [...]
Author: Dr. Bashar Markabawi Answer: Sudden death is usually defined as an unexpected death in people younger than 35, unrelated to trauma or violence due to heart problems. Fortunately, this is a relatively low occurrence. Sudden death accounts for 1/200,000 annual deaths or 10-25 death per year. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is [...]
Author: Dr. Michael Kralik Answer: During the course of our lifetime, we accumulate plaque and blockages inside of our arteries. This aging process is accelerated if we are overweight if we smoke cigarettes, if our blood pressure is elevated, or if we suffer from diabetes. Blockages inside the arteries can [...]
