Pacemaker cells in the human body

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Avatar m tn We have discovered a substance called telomerase that can cause an increase in the number of telomeres in vitro in the lab, but application to human aging is a long way down the road.
Avatar n tn I agree with what Ireneo said, and further I don't know what is meant by "rejected the body"... perhaps the doctor said the body rejected the pacemaker. In either case it may have been a simple way of saying the pacemaker could not supported needed heart activity.
Avatar n tn Usually, the heart muscle cells keep time more slowly than normal pacemaker cells. This allows the pacemaker cells within the SA node to be in control of generating and pacing the heartbeat. But, if a particular group of cells in areas remote from the SA node become extra- or hyper-excitable they can take over as the pacemaker for one or several beats, or for a longer term. You might think of the heart's cells as a schoolyard full of young boys playing soccer.
Avatar n tn He said when the pacemaker pacing, at the echo looks like hypokinesis. The LV didn't contracted at the same time as RV (paced). Left side is a bit lazy, didn't catch up to the right side speed. My EF is 55 - 59. No one wants to hear the dizzy spells, they said the pacemaker can cover it. The day when I wore the holter monitor, I was very dizzy like walking on the space. The QTc came out 675. I'm wondering was the dizziness caused by QTc or not?
401554 tn?1270213756 I was started on the medication in the hospital. I was in the telemetry unit for 3 days with 24 hour monitoring. Yes, a change in the QT interval is a definite possibility - happened to me. Talk with your doctor about how to manage the symptomatic PVCs. It's not worth taking the chance of guessing what "might" help.
Avatar m tn maybe only hbvdna und has a little less around but this is not really important we are between 90-99% bacteria and viral in our genome, very little left to human genome in the whole body
255722 tn?1452546541 This allows the pacemaker cells within the SA node to be in control of generating and pacing the heartbeat. But, if a particular group of cells in areas remote from the SA node become extra- or hyper-excitable they can take over as the pacemaker for one or several beats, or for a longer term. You might think of the heart's cells as a schoolyard full of young boys playing soccer. Some are inherently quick and fast and are always on top of the game, while others usually play a little slower.
Avatar n tn - the physique does not suffer from any handicap.(let us understand by there that all the cells of the body achieve their respective functions suitably). - the sensitive is not seat of any no null feeling - the psychic is governed by an activity neither too slow rapid nor Triple neutrality can be broken by various incidents which occur daily (accidents, irradiation, intoxication, contamination… etc.).
Avatar m tn I think that the question was discuss in http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-B/Entry-inhibitors-show-promise-as-drugs/show/1570784?page=1 2. The liver stem cells, do they get infected too by HBV ? The common thinking is NO, the satellite cells are not infectable, probably due to their lack of expression of the critical surface protein receptor gene.
362971 tn?1201987034 What I am wondering is are these really valid tests or studies. If something is In Vitro then it is in a test tube and not the human body. Can you really compare something that goes on in a test tube to what happens in the Body and then say if it happens in a test tube it will affect us the same way. I don't think so. Any I am just wondering what others think about this. I know there are a lot of smart members out there .
Avatar n tn When the electrical system in your heart goes a bit haywire (like a blown fuse or a power surge) then the cells in the heart can react by causing a premature heart beat. Premature beats of the ventricles or atria are not (in themselves) dangerous and rarely cause any further complications. However, since your heart has been given an artificial pacemaker for whatever reason, it stands that your electrical system is likely not functioning properly.
Avatar n tn I do notice that trying to stretch my left arm across my body feels like it squishes the pacemaker a bit, but if i move my arm down a few inches it feels fine. When I do any exercise that really contracts the muscle that my pacemaker lies under, I pay attention to how it feels and stop or switch positions if it feels like it is putting too much pressure on the pacemaker.
424096 tn?1223931472 Good news: You're not a guinea pig. Bad news: You're a human with very human issues. But hey, at least you're not a guinea pig. Probably the best resource I've seen on gastroparesis (including a pool of people who've had the gastric pacemaker) is the Yahoo Gastroparesis group. (Go to groups.yahoo.com and search for "Gastroparesis".) You'll probably be able to interview a few folks who've had the pacemaker put in.
Avatar n tn So what are the requirements for HIV to survive outside the human body? I looked on the web and all I can find is how it takes over the T cells, which I already know. My assumption is that since HIV can only replicate itself with the precense of T cells, it can only survive when there are T-cells. Since T-cells just don't survive anywhere else other than the human body, HIV can't really exist without the presence of fresh blood or other bodily fluids.
Avatar n tn Usually, the heart muscle cells keep time more slowly than normal pacemaker cells. This allows the pacemaker cells within the SA node to be in control of generating and pacing the heartbeat. But, if a particular group of cells in areas remote from the SA node become extra- or hyper-excitable they can take over as the pacemaker for one or several beats, or for a longer term. You might think of the heart's cells as a schoolyard full of young boys playing soccer.
Avatar f tn The vascular elements are not actually in the retinal layers. The blood supply to the retina is via the choroid outside of the retinal layers. There is a disease called choroid neovascularization. Here NEW blood vessels grow to excess. So, it seems that the capacity for new capillaries exists. Also, no cell in the body is permanent. Do not all cell undergo cells division, death, and replacement? Please help me. Here is the debate. I have had chronic CME for three years.
Avatar n tn I don't think there is anyway to call your description normal or not normal. Your subject states "congestive heart failure" which is a general description of a heart that is failing due to valve or other problems and is loosing it ability to pump blood. I suppose one could call that normal if one has heart valve problems that can not be repaired or if it is simply the body is growing old and the heart is beginning to fail. How long?
696415 tn?1228229959 The sinoatrial node (SA node) is a group of cells positioned on the wall of the right atrium, near the entrance of the superior vena cava. Cells in the SA node will naturally discharge at about 70-80 times per minute. Because the sinoatrial node is responsible for the rest of the heart's electrical activity, it is sometimes called the primary pacemaker, the natural pacemaker.
Avatar f tn Yes, it is working at 100%. When I was at the doctors office they explained that it is working everytime her heart beats. They told us that the lower right side of her heart is bad. They said the pacemaker is set at 60bpm to keep her heart at a steady beat but when her blood pressure is taken the lower number is always in the 80's. I tryed to ask could the pacemaker be set to high for her body.
Avatar f tn At such a young age, why on earth are you on High Blood Pressure Meds??? Are you overweight? IF SO, the human body is NOT designed to carry large amounts of weight around. I would strongly recommend seeing a Dietitian, and a trainer. As the weight comes off, you will notice pain receding, and your energy should increase, and you should feel a lot better! I wish you luck!
Avatar f tn HSV is generally said to be with the infected person for a lifetime, once the person has it. However, HPV is said to be cleared (usually) from the body, by many people (not necessarily all) by the 2nd year http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/surv-manual/chpt05-hpv.
Avatar n tn I found a UK research study that talks specifically about where the cells in the human body that contain the specific protein receptors HIV needs to invade a cell. The physician made a statement about skin and lung cells not containing those specific cells and that is the basic point of my question.
Avatar m tn It's interesting that everyone has irregular beats--but most people simply don't feel them. We sensitive types do. Perhaps you've read what actually happens during an ectopic beat? If not, here's a simplified rundown: The 'Pacemaker' in the upper right atrium normally sets the heart rate, but it's important to know that every cardiac cell in the heart is naturally rhythmic and contractile.
Avatar n tn My 90-year-old mother has advanced heart disease and went into the hospital with angina. Her heart rate was in the 30s and dipped into the 20s and the the teens. She told the nurse in the ICCU that she did not want a pacemaker and just wanted to have relief from the pain. The hospital has her advanced directives on file and she is designated as DNR. She made me promise that I would not let them put in a pacemaker.
781550 tn?1236029747 I wrote to the Princess Alexander Hospital and they called me in for a thorough checkup of my pacemaker. It was regularly running my heart at 160 bpm. The penny dropped! There is a setting which detects when one is exercising. It senses vibration and increases the heart rate. However, vehicle vibrations can fool it. So if I got into a rough vehicle, my heart rate shot up. If it stays up for long enough, I get a heart attack. Solution - turn the setting off. All cured. Well, not quite.
Avatar m tn At the age of 75 how long will it take to regenerate the cells of a broken bone in a foot?