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The Heart

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ARYTHMIA

A SILENT KILLER
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WHAT IS IT

  • Heart disease
  • Heart beat is irregular
  • To fast or to slow
  • Sometimes nothing is heard therefore "silent"

HOW TO DETECT

  • Electrocardiography
  • Records the relative timing of atrial and ventricular electrical events
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SYMPTOMS

  • High blood pressure
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Sweating
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TREATMENT

  • Pacemakers
  • Medication
  • Life style changes
  • Surgery
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LONG TERM EFFECTS

  • Lack of blood flow
  • Heart attack
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HOW TO PREVENT IT

  • Exercise
  • Watch what you eat
  • No smoking
  • Regular doctor check ups
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Take care of your heart

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