Checking your heart rhythm can lead to a visit to your doctor. If you think you may have an irregular heartbeat like atrial fibrillation, there are several home EKG monitoring ways you can do to confirm your suspicion. Try these innovative, do-it-yourself ways to monitor your heart rhythm at home to detect Afib symptoms: 5 […]
There are several different types of heart rate monitors that vary depending on their functionality. Some are used in hospital settings, and others are used at home during daily activity. Common heart rate monitor types include:
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is a common type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm problem, characterized by an irregular heartbeat that causes a rapid heart rate. This is due to abnormal electrical impulses in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) that cause the heart to beat rapidly. When this happens, […]
We’ve all had a slight scare when our heartbeat feels irregular at some point. I, for one, have had instances where it was beating way too fast for comfort. Other times, we might experience slow or inconsistent rhythms. It’s important to know how to deal with this type of situation and whether or not we […]
Atrial fibrillation (or AFib) is a heart condition which causes the heart’s upper chambers pulse at a rapid and sometimes irregular pace, resulting in an irregular heart rhythm. Although some people with AFib experience no symptoms, it is a very serious condition. AFib can raise your risk of stroke and heart failure. For people who […]
Even though it’s something that few of us pay close attention to, your heart rate is an important indicator of your overall health. Modern heart rate monitoring devices are now widely available to the public in the form of consumer grade electronics. These technologies empower consumers to keep a closer focus on their health by […]
Hypertension is a somewhat fancy word for something you’ve probably already heard of: high blood pressure. Hypertension is one of the most common medical conditions faced by modern people. It is so common that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates as many as 1 in 3 American adults have hypertension. For most people, hypertension […]
Did you know that as much as 10% of the population may have high blood pressure and not even know about it? This isn’t from a lack of testing, either. A condition doctors’ refer to as masked hypertension occurs when a patient has a normal blood pressure reading during an office visit, but exhibits high […]
High blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions in the modern world. As many as 80 million Americans over the age of 20 suffer from high blood pressure — nearly 1 in 3 people. Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure can eventually lead to serious medical conditions, including congestive heart failure. […]
If a doctor suspects that your heart is having issues, they may recommend that you get an electrocardiogram, which is usually referred to either an EKG or ECG. This test is meant to record the electrical signals being sent out when your heart is beating, and the test can detect multiple kinds of heart problems. […]
