Question 1

was very emotionally stressed earlier having pvcs, ecg showed normal sinus rhythem but one beat had a prominent u wave? i felt like a quickish beat?

Accepted Answer

Meaningless: A prominent U wave on a single beat has no diagnostic value whatsoever.

Question 2

male 22 laid in bed heart rate 49, sinus rhythem. no symptoms. average fitness. any need for treatment? also has postural orthostatic tachycardia synd

Accepted Answer

None.: There is nothing abnormal about a resting heart rate of 49/minute when one is lying supine.  One with your history should exercise regularly, keep yourself well hydrated and treat only  symptoms which might be related to your "pots".

Question 3

skipping heart beats always abnormal?

Accepted Answer

No: Skipped heart beats are very common, occurring in as many as 80-90% of people, most of whom have no heart disease. Shortness of breath associated with skipped beats is far less common, many of whom have heart disease..

Question 4

explain the circadian rhythm.?

Accepted Answer

Circadian rhythm: Circadian rhythm refers to a natural physiologic cycle in which certain processes ebb and flow in a predictable pattern over the day. In humans the basic cycle is tied to the sun with sleeping at night and activity during the day. But there are other cycles. For example, your lung airways naturally get tighter at night (4 am) and that is why asthma patients often get their first symptoms at night.

Question 5

irregular heart beat?

Accepted Answer

Possibly extra beats: A simple electrocardiogram might help ease your mind. The most common cause is benign extra beats. Theoretically it could be something else, but this is one of the best uses for an ekg.

Question 6

why is asystole (i.e. flatline) a non-shockable heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

No rhythm to reset: Shocking the heart resets the electrical system of the heart. In asystole, there is no electrical activity to reset.

Question 7

whats your pulse in ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Absent: There is no pulse in ventricular fibrillation.

Question 8

on ecg results rightward axis boderline ecg nornal sunius rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Possible hemiblock: An abnormal right axis plus minimally prolonged qrs duration defines what is termed a left posterior hemiblock (block of the posteroinferior fascicle of the left branch of the bundle of his).  An abnormal right axis can also occur in conditions with elevated right heart pressure and resultant right ventricular enlargement.  Normal sinus rhythm means no rhythm disturbance.

Question 9

can cardioversion correct an abnormal heart rate and rhythm?

Accepted Answer

It can : Cardioversion can be used to correct an abnormal rhythm such as atrial fibrillation. Sometimes, however, the procedure does not correct the situation. In such cases, medications may be necessary.

Question 10

is an irregular heart beat usually atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Not always: It certainly can be.  Although there are multiple instances when one can have an "irregular heartbeat'. You should see your doctor so an ekg can be done or possibly a monitoring device ordered to evaluate further.

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Was very emotionally stressed earlier having pvcs, ecg showed normal sinus rhythem but one beat had a prominent u wave? i felt like a quickish beat?

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Male 22 laid in bed heart rate 49, sinus rhythem. no symptoms. average fitness. any need for treatment? also has postural orthostatic tachycardia synd

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Skipping heart beats always abnormal?

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Explain the circadian rhythm.?

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Irregular heart beat?

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Why is asystole (i.e. flatline) a non-shockable heart rhythm?

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Whats your pulse in ventricular fibrillation?

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On ecg results rightward axis boderline ecg nornal sunius rhythm?

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Can cardioversion correct an abnormal heart rate and rhythm?

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Is an irregular heart beat usually atrial fibrillation?

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