{"product_id":"2940046473827","title":"Atrial Fibrillation A Simple Guide to The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtrial Fibrillation is an abnormal irregular heart beat\u003cbr\u003eLung diseases and hyperthyroidism contributes to it\u003cbr\u003eIt is caused by coronary heart disease and other heart condition\u003cbr\u003eOther causes are congenital heart disease and systemic afflictions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically there is fast heart beats and sense of palpitations\u003cbr\u003eThere may chest pains and difficulty in respiration\u003cbr\u003eThere may congestive heart failure and ankle swelling\u003cbr\u003eThere are irregular heart beats and fainting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth atrial chambers are enlarged due to irregular heart conditions\u003cbr\u003eECG will confirm the presence of atrial fibrillation\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is to prevent the throwing out of blood clots\u003cbr\u003eThese blood clots can cause heart attacks and stroke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is usually with digoxin, dilatrend and aspirin\u003cbr\u003eSometimes you may have to use the blood thinner warfarin\u003cbr\u003eWhich while good and cheap can cause severe bleeding\u003cbr\u003eCardioversion and pacemaker procedures may be more lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about Atrial Fibrillation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. The treatment of atrial fibrillation is aimed at\u003cbr\u003ea. Regulating the heart beat and rhythm- digoxin, dilatrend, beta blockers\u003cbr\u003eb. Preventing blood clots to be thrown out in the blood stream -anticoagulants\u003cbr\u003ec. In cases of uncontrolled tachycardia, immediate cardio version may be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegulating the heart beat:\u003cbr\u003ea. Rate control\u003cbr\u003eRate control is by drugs to reduce the heart rate to 60 to 100bpm without changing to a regular rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medications work by blocking the AV node reducing the electrical impulses to the ventricles.\u003cbr\u003eb. Beta blockers such as metoprolol, atenolol, bisoprolol\u003cbr\u003ec. Cardiac glycosides (digoxin)\u003cbr\u003ed .Calcium channel blockers (i.e. diltiazem or verapamil)\u003cbr\u003ee. Amiodarone has AV node blocking effects which can be used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhythm control work to restore the regular heart rhythm and maintain it with drugs.\u003cbr\u003eThe anti-arrhythmic medications make the heart tissue less excitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrevention of blood clots in blood stream:\u003cbr\u003eAnticoagulation with drugs as below reduce the risk of blood clots being thrown out from the heart and blocking the passage of blood in the arteries of the heart or brain\u003cbr\u003ea. Aspirin\u003cbr\u003eb. Clopidogrel in those who are allergic to aspirin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003cbr\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtrial Fibrillation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtrial Fibrillation is a heart condition where the disordered electrical impulses of the atrial muscle lead to irregular electrical impulses to the ventricular heart muscles resulting in irregular heart beats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAge: 8% of people over 80 have AF\u003cbr\u003eFamily history of AF increases risk by 30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtrial Fibrillation is caused by underlying heart conditions such as:\u003cbr\u003e1. Primary heart diseases:\u003cbr\u003ea. Coronary artery disease\u003cbr\u003eb. Mitral stenosis\u003cbr\u003ec. Mitral regurgitation\u003cbr\u003ed. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy\u003cbr\u003ee. Pericarditis\u003cbr\u003ef. Congenital heart disease\u003cbr\u003eg. Previous heart surgery\u003cbr\u003e2. Hypertension (High blood pressure)\u003cbr\u003e3. Lung diseases such as\u003cbr\u003ea. Pneumonia,\u003cbr\u003eb. Lung cancer,\u003cbr\u003ec. Pulmonary embolism,\u003cbr\u003ed. Sarcoidosis\u003cbr\u003e4. Excessive alcohol consumption\u003cbr\u003e5. Hyperthyroidism\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122201805040,"sku":"2940046473827","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046473827_p0.jpg?v=1763693586","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046473827","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}