Delayed heartbeat or bradycardia is a condition where the heart rate is below normal at rest. They lead to shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue, chest tightness, sweating, blurred vision, etc. Genetic conditions, scarring of the heart muscles, etc., lead to delay in a heartbeat. Treatment includes the elimination of underlying causes and management of symptoms.
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I can feel my heartbeat harder than usual, several times a day. Is that arrhythmia?
Query: Hello doctor, I can feel my heartbeat harder than usual, several times a day. I have undergone electrocardiography (ECG), and the nurses told me that my condition is normal as my heart often takes a few milliseconds longer breaks in between beats, so they work hard to catch up. However, for me, this... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What they told you was correct. These are due to premature beats. When a premature beat comes, the next beat is delayed, called a compensatory pause. This delayed beat is harder than normal ones. Such beats are common in healthy people. These are diagnosed on electro... Read Full »
What exactly is a right bundle branch block?
Query: Hi doctor, My ECG report says that I have a right bundle branch block. What is it? Does it require attention? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The heart works on electrical signals/impulses that are sent through a pathway. This finally reaches the side/part of the heart that produces the heartbeat. This pathway is complicated. And when there is any abnormality along this pathway, it can result in a conditio... Read Full »
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