Browsing Archive: February, 2013

AM I HAVING PALPITATIONS? WHAT IS PALPITATION?

Posted by Natasha Russell on Monday, February 18, 2013,
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003081.htm
 http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/electric/palpitations.aspx
  
 Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck.

You may:

  • Have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat
  • Feel like your heart skipped or stopped beats

  • May feel like you have exercised or they may feel like a flutter, a skipped or extra beat, or a heartbeat that simply does not feel n...


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FEBRUARY IS HEART & STROKE AWARENESS MONTH

Posted by Natasha Russell on Saturday, February 2, 2013, In : Acquired Heart disease 

Stroke warning signs

Stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing and responding immediately to the signs of stroke by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number can significantly improve survival and recovery.

What are the five signs of stroke?

Stroke can be treated. That's why it is so important to recognize and respond to the warning signs.

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately. If a person is diagnosed with a stroke caused by a blood cl...


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I have been working in the field of Cardiology and open heart surgery since 1991. I worked first as a perfusionist, then as a cardiovascular technologist. My duties have included working in the cardiac cathetherisation lab, analysising the 24-48 hour ambulatory ECG ( holter), assisting with various diagnostic tests. I have also worked as administrator of the paediatric cardiac surgery program. Key achievements have been presentation at the Caribbean Cardiac Conference on topics such as: Diagnosing Right Ventricular Infarction : The role of the technician Familial Atrial Fibrillation (FAF) Revealed

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