Kenneth Kee

Abnormal Slow Heart Beats, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Abnormal Slow Heart Beats, Diagnosis and Treatment of Bradycardias and Related Diseases
Brady-arrhythmia is an abnormal slow heart rhythm and heart beat.
There are many types of Brady-arrhythmias.
They are categorized by some doctors by where they start in the heart (the atria, AV node, or the ventricles).
An arrhythmia is a disorder with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.
When an arrhythmia occurs, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm.
Tachycardia is a heartbeat that is too fast.
Bradycardia is a heartbeat that is too slow.
Most arrhythmias are harmless, but some can be serious or even life threatening.
Brady-arrhythmias happen if the heart rate is slower than normal.
If the heart rate is too slow, not enough blood enters the brain.
This can induce the patient to faint.
In adults, a heart rate slower than 60 beats per minute is called a brady-arrhythmia.
Certain people normally have slow heart rates, particularly people who are very physically fit.
For them, a heartbeat slower than 60 beats per minute is not riskier and does not induce symptoms.
But in other people, severe diseases or other disorders may produce brady-arrhythmias.
Brady-arrhythmias can be produced by:
1.Heart attacks
2.Disorders that harm or change the heart's electrical activity, such as an under-active thyroid gland or aging
3.An imbalance of chemicals or other substances in the blood, such as potassium
4.Medicines such as beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, some anti-arrhythmia medicines, and digoxin
Sick sinus syndrome:
Irregular electrical impulses produced by the SA node produce a slower-than-normal heart rate (occasionally alternating with rapid heart rates if the electrical impulses switch to a high rate).
Brady-arrhythmias can have symptoms that are more generalized, such as:
1.Feeling faint or tired
2.Light-headedness or passing out (syncope)
3.Shortness of breath
Diagnosis of Brady-arrhythmias
If the symptoms last or there are a history of unexplained sudden death in the family, it is important for the doctor to send the patient to a heart specialist
The most successful way to diagnose an arrhythmia is with an electrical recording of the heart rhythm called an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Other tests used in diagnosing Brady-arrhythmias are:
1. Cardiac event recorder
A device to record occasional symptoms over a period of time whenever the patient has them
Electrophysiological (EP) study
This is a test to locate disorders with the electrical signals in the heart by passing soft wires up a vein in the leg and into the heart while the patient are sedated
Echocardiogram (echo) is an ultrasound scan of the heart
Treatment for Brady-arrhythmias

The way the brady-arrhythmia will be treated will depend on whether it is a fast or slow arrhythmia or heart block.

Any underlying reasons of the arrhythmia, such as heart failure, will require to be treated as well.

The treatments used for arrhythmias are:
Medication to stop or prevent an arrhythmia or control the rate of an arrhythmia
Electrical Cardioversion
This is a treatment that makes use of electricity to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm while the patient are anesthetized or sedated
Catheter ablation
This is a keyhole treatment under local or general anesthetic that carefully obliterates the diseased tissue in the heart that induces the arrhythmia
Pacemaker
Abnormal slow heart rates that are dangerous can only be treated with pacemakers.
A pacemaker is a small device that is placed under the skin of the chest or abdomen to help regulate abnormal heart rhythms.
Some bradycardia do not need treatment.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Abnormal Slow Heart Beats
Chapter 2 Bradycardia
Chapter 3 Heart Block...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. April 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370002375
• Artikelnr.: 52375532

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
Books like **"Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Treatment"** focus on specific conditions, offering in-dept...