Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is an occasional
PSVT; Supraventricular tachycardia
Normally, the chambers of the heart (atria and ventricles) contract in a coordinated manner. The contractions are caused by an electrical signal that begins in an area of the heart called the sinoatrial node (also called the sinus node or SA node). The signal moves through the upper...
Read moreA stroke is a "brain attack" that doctors name "cerebro" (brain) "vascular" (blood vessel) "accident" (CVA). It occurs either because a... Read more »
May is American Stroke Month, a time when many organizations and medical groups work to build awareness about stroke. The most important... Read more »
Since my stroke in 2001, I’ve been active in the American Heart Association. I sometimes emcee its annual balls and walks, as well as do... Read more »
We've learned that having Migraines increases our risk of stroke. That makes it even more important for us to learn about stroke and... Read more »
Full Question: I, unfortunately, have had "vascular" migraines since the age of 18. I am now 62. With every migraine I thought I was having... Read more »
At 3 a.m. the phone rings – it's the hospital calling to say that your brother has had a stroke. "Come quickly, it's serious". How can that... Read more »
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
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Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like your heart is pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own... Read more »
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A stroke occurs when the arterial blood flow leading to or in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures.Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the neurons... Read more »
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Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic; Cerebrovascular accident; Stroke -... Read more »