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Link between sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation
Research points to a strong link between obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation. Learn why treating both conditions is crucial.
Sleep apnea causes bradycardia and heart failure
First: What is bradycardia? It may not be a term you hear every day, but in medical diagnosis and research, bradycardia is often associated with s...
bradycardia
Symptoms and causes
Overview
Bradycardia is a heart rate that is lower than normal. The heart of an adult at rest typically beats between 60 and 10...
heart failure
Overview
Heart failure—sometimes called congestive heart failure—occurs when the heart muscle cannot pump blood properly. When this happens, blood...
When does a person's heart rate become dangerous?
If a person's heart rate is too high or too low, it can become dangerous. However, many factors influence when a heart rate is dangerous. Heart rate changes throughout the day to adapt to the body's needs. It is higher during strenuous activity and lowest when a person is relaxing or sleeping. Heart rate also changes during pregnancy, fever, and anxiety. Identifying a person's usual heart rate patterns can help them understand what is a dangerous heart rate for them personally. This article will explain ideal heart rate, taking into account factors such as medication use and age. It will also explain some of the things people can try to increase or decrease their heart rate.
Pulse and heart rate
Your heart rate refers to the number of times your heart beats per minute, usually between 60 and 100 beats per minute for adults. Your pulse is one way you can feel each time your heart beats. Measuring your heart rate helps you monitor your health and understand whether your exercise level is benefiting your health.
Heart failure diagnosis and treatment
diagnosis
To diagnose heart failure, your doctor will take a detailed medical history, review your symptoms, and perform a physical exam. Your d...
