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Avatar n tn m having trouble finding information on potential vaginal cancerous cells. According to the classification she gave, it would seem as if she already has cancer, but she insists she doesn't. Only that it could be come cancer. If that makes any sense. Sorry for the lack of information.
Avatar n tn You have suffered a great injustice, and I'm sorry for your experience. I do not know what the black substance was, or what the results of exposure may be. However, the skipped beats may be caused simply by confusion in the heart muscle itself. Your heart cells are all capable of contracting and causing the heart to beat. Usually, this job is segregated to specific cells that most people refer to as the "natrual pacemaker.
255722 tn?1452546541 The spread of electricity throughout the heart muscle is possible because all heart muscle cells, not just pacemaker cells, are excitable. 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.
Avatar n tn Hi, am doing some research. please can you explain why an 89yr old with pacemaker kept her 70bpm pulse with a fever of 40 deg.C. Also what were the metabolic implications for her? Many thanks.
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 Potassium is a chemical element and it is part of the electrolyte that should be in balance with other lytes to adequately conduct an electrical impulse that originates with the sinus node in the right atrium. The mechanism of action is not completely understood, but what is when a voltage (unit of potential for conduction) and electrolyte there will conduction and passage of electrical impluses.
Avatar n tn The spread of electricity throughout the heart muscle is possible because all heart muscle cells, not just pacemaker cells, are excitable. 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.
560706 tn?1216014888 I have used the Nuskin Galvanic Spa facial, and I'm concerned about the warnings in the instruction booklet. It lists "having a pacemaker" as one of the contraindications, but nobody can give an answer as to WHY. So, can anyone tell me exactly what could happen if someone with a pacemaker used the Galvanic Spa Facial? I'm guessing it could interfere with the electrical setting of the pacemaker, or possible cause an electric shock. Thanks for your help!
Avatar n tn The spread of electricity throughout the heart muscle is possible because all heart muscle cells, not just pacemaker cells, are excitable. 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.
Avatar n tn By the way...I noticed the ??? near the "natural pacemaker" portion of your post. Thought I'd take a minute to help you understand. The sinus atrial node is a clump of cells in your heart that put out an electrical current that causes the rest of your cells in the atrial center of your heart to contract. The electrical current continues into the ventricular node and causes the bottom of the heart to contract immediately after that.
Avatar m tn Yes, the condition can infect the heart's natural pacemaker. The heart's "natural" pacemaker is called the sinoatrial (SA) node or sinus node. It's a small mass of specialized cells in the top of the heart's right atrium (upper chamber). It makes the electrical impulses that cause your heart to beat.
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 n tn If the cells are dead, a cath would not be of any help. If the cells are hibernating due to low blood flow to the area, medication can increase the blood flow to the area....angina with stress and rest normal blood flow. Your symptoms, if any, would be the issue to correct. If you are having chest pain (angina) with exertion and rest relieves the chest pain that would be stable angina and medication can be effective.
Avatar n tn My 90 year old mother has had a pacemaker for more than a year with no complications or problems. She lives independently, uses a walker, and is relatively active for her age. Her cardiologist wants her to come in to talk about starting to take coumadin. This is not based on any recent testing, etc. Why would she need to take such a strong blood thinner, one with so many potential complications?
Avatar n tn his can go over 200 and down to 58 with out any issues (scares me as he might stroke out) a few weeks ago he went from 110 (normal down to 48 and passed out. he just bought himself a pacemaker his cardiologist said. he did wear a holter monitor also for 24 hours. it showed a hr of 48 while he was a sleep, DR wasn't concerned. and the highest was 174 at rest.
Avatar f tn These were stem cells made from my OWN STEM CELLS not embryonic. So, no chance of rejection, no extra pills to take. There is over an 80% chance of improvement. My EF was between 12 and 15% before new stem cells. Have not had another EF test yet. I am diabetic(insulin dependent.) I do have a defibrillator and pacemaker. Would be only too happy to share my experiences - they will be on-going!! It is a shame one has to go out of the country to have this procedure done.
Avatar f tn Hi, I found something interesting but keep in mind that I have no expertise at all in this area, I was merely browsing through sites for the specified pacing systems. For ALTRUA™ Pacemaker Family the following is written under Potential Adverse Events: "Potential adverse events include . . . DEATH . . .". For Medtronic Insync 8040 CRT death is not on the list.
Avatar n tn This seems like a very difficult situation for you and your family. The best way to begin addressing this question is to ask your cardiologist whether your mother is "pacemaker dependent" or not. Pacemaker dependent means that the heart is reliant on the pacemaker, and without it, the heart cannot pump fast enough to meet the demands of the body. (There are others who need the pacemaker infrequently as a "back-up", for the rare times when the heart rate slows down).
1400314 tn?1280731525 d like to know what got the ventricles going again. My understanding is that the pacemaker cells in the Ventricles can take over in the event it doesn't receive a signal to beat. this is called an "escape beat". On you holter they should be able to tell if the ventricles fired an escape beat or if the next beat was something called "normal sinus rhythm" or NSR. usually the ventricles will fire an escape beat within 3-4 seconds of not getting NSR.
1744581 tn?1311302411 I'm a 34 yr old female & I have a pacemaker for congenital complete heart block. I had it replaced for the first time 5 weeks ago. A recent echo showed severe hypokinesis of the apical wall. Ejection fraction is 50%. My dr said this could be due to wear my lead is at. I returned to work a 2 weeks ago after being off for a month after my surgery. I'm a prep cook & my job is pretty easy. I'm on my feet all day but I've been doing the same work for years.
Avatar n tn There is some concern with implanted devices such as pacemaker, etc. causing failure of the device. Foreign bodies are also potential risks, and safety aspects need to be considered on an individual basis. Interaction of the magnetic and radio frequency fields with such objects can lead to trauma due to movement of the object in the magnetic field, thermal injury from radio-frequency induction heating of the object. If there were a problem, it would be due to induction heating.
Avatar f tn It apparently enhances the binding of the protein calstabin-2 to a calcium channel present in heart cells, thereby stabilizing the channel in its closed state and preventing potentially dangerous calcium Leakage? Does CHOP have many CPVT patients? Thank you in advance for advice/direction and I look forward to your response.
Avatar f tn This can easily be assessed with an echocardiogram. Another potential concern could be your pacemaker. If your heartrate does not go up adequately when you are exerting yourself, this can also make you feel tired and has less abilities to perform exertional tasks. I would speak with your cardiologist about having this looked into as well as taking another look at your pulmonic valve.
Avatar n tn Symptoms of lightheadedness or fainting could be potential signs of a Medtronic pacemaker malfunction, and patients have been urged to seek immediate medical attention if they experience any problems.
Avatar n tn There can be different reasons, but it generally finds a different way around, through normal heart cells. However, this can cause a delay, meaning the right chamber is contracting slower or is delayed compared to the left. This is probably what they are referring to with regards to borderline. Causes could be genetic history, certain infection types, recent heart attack, heart disease. If the cells are damaged, then there is always the option of a pacemaker.
Avatar n tn hypokinesis can also be the result of stunned cells. Stunned heart cells affected by a heart attack can be revitalized if blood/oxygen is quickly provided within a few hours to the area affected by an acute heart attack. Akinesis is different from hypokinesis in that the heart cells affected are necrotic (dead). Stem cell therapy may be helpful for that condition. Five years ago I had hypokinesis of the left ventricle wall and a low EF.
Avatar n tn my father had a heart attack in 1984, a pacemaker four years ago andnow is diagnosed with heart failure, is this normal?
Avatar f tn heart cells are probably trying to take up for the loss. However, not being the natural pacemaker center, these cells fire at inappropriate times causing what you are feeling as palps. As for what to do, I can only tell you what I would do. I would get the thing fixed or replaced ASAP.