Question 1

What is Torsades de Pointes?

Accepted Answer

Rare type of ventricular tachycardia , characterized by a gradual change in amplitude and twisting of the QRS complexes around an isoelectric line on the electrocardiogram, which can be life threatening .

Question 2

At what heart rate should you go to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

If your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and you're not an athlete) and if you are experiencing any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness then you may need to visit a hospital.

Question 3

Why do cardiac arrests happen in the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

Water temperature,most often incidences of stroke or heart attack in the bathroom happen more in winter than in summer. Chilled water can cause the arteries to shrink and prevent blood flow to vital organs like the heart and brain.

Question 4

How do you stop a heart attack immediately?

Accepted Answer

Acting quickly can save lives. If given quickly after symptoms, clot-busting and artery-opening medications can stop a heart attack, and having a catheterization with a stent put in may open a closed blood vessel. The longer you wait for treatment, the more chances of survival go down and damage to the heart goes up.

Question 5

What is Torsades de Pointes?

Accepted Answer

Rare type of ventricular tachycardia , characterized by a gradual change in amplitude and twisting of the QRS complexes around an isoelectric line on the electrocardiogram, which can be life threatening .

What is Torsades de Pointes?

What is Torsades de Pointes?

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