Arrhythmia: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Heart healthy lifestyle Leading a heart healthy lifestyle is the best way of preventing arrhythmia. When your heart is in good health, you have minimal risk of experiencing abnormal heartbeat. Healthy living comprises of a
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Arrhythmia: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Electrocardiography (ECG) ECG is required as a documentation technique for recording arrhythmia. It is regarded as standard diagnosing tool for arrhythmia and it records comparative timing between ventricular and atrial electrical events. It calculates the
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Arrhythmia: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest This happens in the severest types of arrhythmia. In these types, the patient faces high chances of having heart and respiration related problems, such as stroke, heart failure and
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Arrhythmia: Causes Top Causes 1. Old age People above the age of 50 years are more prone to develop arrhythmia due to the thinning of blood vessels. While this may not be truly significant, you need to monitor any cardiac
Arrhythmia: Help, Support and Overcome Arrhythmia Overview Arrhythmia, also called dysrhythmia, is a condition in which the rhythm of the heartbeat is disturbed or becomes irregular due to abnormal electrical activity in the cardiac muscles. Arrhythmia may be classified according
Appendicitis: Real Stories Real stories are personal stories shared by members of the DIYHealth community. These are stories of hope and triumph over a medical condition, inspiring us to stay the course. Top Real Stories 1. Most memorable birthday I
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Appendicitis: Research Top Research 1. Appendicitis: Benign or malignant Many studies have been conducted to test if acute appendicitis is benign or malignant. Appendicitis is normally benign. Benign abdominal tumors like cystic mesothelioma or peritoneal inclusion cysts usually occur in
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Appendicitis: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Consumption of food rich in fiber Doctors recommend consumption of a fiber rich diet in order to prevent appendicitis. Dietary fibers encourage better bowel movement. Consequently, they cleanse the digestive system. Your daily platter must
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Appendicitis: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Physical examination for pain assessment The region which is experiencing pain is gently pressed by the doctor. When this pressure is released, the pain from appendicitis will worsen. This indicates a swollen adjacent peritoneum. A
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Appendicitis: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Abdominal pain Abdominal pain is a classic symptom of appendicitis. Initially, it will be localized and it will be difficult to pinpoint the area. But slowly it will develop a particular pattern. It will first
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