tachycardia

Malignant Hyperthermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but life-threatening complication of anesthesia. It is triggered by various trigger substances, including some anesthetic agents, when a genetic predisposition is present. What is malignant hyperthermia? The cause of malignant hyperthermia is a genetic alteration of receptors in skeletal muscle. Normally, skeletal muscle contracts by releasing calcium ions from the … Malignant Hyperthermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Diagnostics | Inflammation of a wound

Diagnostics For the recognition of an inflamed wound, the eye diagnosis is usually sufficient, since the crust formation is often limited and the wounds are overheated and strongly reddened. However, there are also wounds that show much deeper inflammation. This can happen, for example, when germs can penetrate deep under the skin due to an … Diagnostics | Inflammation of a wound

Inflammation of a wound

Predisposition Wounds can have various causes and forms. From small, rather superficial wounds to large, deep cuts, everything is possible. The size and depth of the wound, however, says nothing about its tendency to become inflamed. What is important here is the origin of the injury and the contamination of the wound. For example, wounds … Inflammation of a wound

Localizations | Inflammation of a wound

Localizations There are many different causes that lead to an inflammation of a wound on the hand. A common cause is an animal bite. Especially owners of cats or dogs may have been bitten by their animal once in their life. There must be no bad intention behind it – a small bite can also … Localizations | Inflammation of a wound

Origin | Inflammation of a wound

Origin Once the first barrier of the human body, the skin, is broken through an injury, germs such as fungi and bacteria can penetrate our body without any problems. But also foreign material such as soil or dust can settle in these open wounds. In the case of foreign material, the body first tries to … Origin | Inflammation of a wound

Heart stumbling during pregnancy

Introduction The occurrence of additional heartbeats (extrasystoles) in addition to the normal pulse is colloquially referred to as heart stumbling. Heart stumbling can theoretically occur at any age, so it is not unusual for pregnant women to suffer from heart stumbling. In such a situation, many women are unsure whether the stumbling of the heart … Heart stumbling during pregnancy

What to do in case of heart stumbles during pregnancy? | Heart stumbling during pregnancy

What to do in case of heart stumbles during pregnancy? The harmless heart stumbling that occurs more frequently during pregnancy does not need to be treated. If a heart stumbling occurs, it may help to sit or lie down for a short time and take a few deep breaths. Deep breathing has a calming effect … What to do in case of heart stumbles during pregnancy? | Heart stumbling during pregnancy

Detect cardiac arrhythmia

General information Whether and how heart rhythm disturbances are perceived varies greatly from individual to individual. Some people perceive cardiac dysrhythmia as something very frightening and dangerous. Especially occasional cardiac arrhythmias or even mild cardiac arrhythmias often go unnoticed. In these cases treatment is usually not necessary. Complaints expressed by the affected person can help … Detect cardiac arrhythmia

Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Tachycardia, tachycardia, paroxymal supraventricular tachycardia, AV node reentry tachycardia, abnormally fast heartbeat, Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. The term describes a whole group of different cardiac arrhythmias. What they have in common is an inappropriately fast pulse of more than 100 beats per minute and an origin of the arrhythmia above the ventricles. Mostly younger patients are … Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Symptoms: Nausea | Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Symptoms: Nausea The nausea is often a side effect of a benign passagere tachycardia, which is not dangerous. Nausea is also often associated with tachycardia as a result of panic attacks. Unfortunately, nausea and tachycardia can also occur as untypical symptoms of a heart attack. Especially a heart attack in women often does not occur … Symptoms: Nausea | Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Symptoms: Sweating | Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Symptoms: Sweating In the case of psychologically induced heart palpitations, sweating often occurs, which indicates very strong psychological tension and excitement. These can all be symptoms of anxiety, strong excitement or panic attacks, for example. Sweating can also occur with tachycardia of other causes. They are also a sign that the body is in an … Symptoms: Sweating | Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Tachycardia during pregnancy | Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)

Tachycardia during pregnancy During pregnancy the body of the pregnant woman is exposed to extraordinary stress. Her cardiovascular system must suddenly supply two bodies. This is often accompanied by noticeable changes, so many pregnant women complain of palpitations and an increased pulse rate. This is often due to the fact that the heart has to … Tachycardia during pregnancy | Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat)