An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is simple, non-invasive exam used to quickly evaluate the heart and its electrical signals. Small stickers, called electrodes, are placed across the chest as well as on each arm and leg in specific spots then connected to an ECG machine or program using ‘Lead” wires. The exam itself is relatively fast […]
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Heart Palpitations:
Understanding the Fluttering Sensation, Causes, and When to Seek Medical Attention Have you ever experienced a sudden sensation of your heart racing, fluttering, or pounding in your chest? These are known as heart palpitations, and while they can be disconcerting, they are not always a cause for alarm. Here we will explore heart palpitations, their […]
Staying Heart-Healthy in the Summer
Summertime and the livin’s easy!! Or is it?? With the increased daytime temperatures during our summer heatwaves, our heart health can become at risk. Dehydration, lack of airflow (including working in hot, poorly ventilated or confined areas), hot and crowded conditions (such as summer concerts or festivals), mid day sun exposure, and forest fires are […]
ATHLETE’S HEART
Are you an athlete? What kind of athlete are you? As an athlete, the type of training you do can affect your heart. How? It’s simple! Your body needs more oxygen when you exercise. To meet this higher demand, your heart’s left ventricle has to pump more blood and at a higher pressure than normal. (Remember, your left […]
When the Heart Gets Stressed: Understanding and Coping with Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. But did you know that your heart can be affected by your mind and emotions? In fact, extreme emotional or physical stress can cause the heart to weaken and change shape, leading to a condition known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, stress cardiomyopathy, or […]
Women and Heart Disease
In honor of Women’s History month, we at NWCD wanted to acknowledge the needs of women in health care today. The gender health gap is not new, in 2016 the World Health Organization found that although women in the European Union live longer that men, they spend more of their lives in poor health. Despite the advances in […]
Echocardiographic Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension
Right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) is one important marker, used in combination with other echocardiographic signs, in the assessment of patients at risk for pulmonary hypertension. A tricuspid regurgitant jet of greater than 2.7 m/sec is generally used as the screening velocity for pulmonary hypertension. A Bernoulli equation that incorporates a right atrial pressure estimates […]
Potential Cardio Risks Post Covid
Potential Cardiovascular Risks in Patients After Initial COVID-19 Infection Persistent symptoms from coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) are present in nearly 90 percent of patients 60 days post diagnosis. Proper testing, diagnosis, and management may prevent worsening illness. COVID-19 has the potential for both direct and indirect long-term effects on the cardiovascular system. This also includes […]
Is the COVID-19 pandemic going to lead to a second wave of heart problems?
Debra Isaac and Paul W.M. Fedak: It is eerily quiet in our hospital cardiac units. It shouldn’t be By Debra Isaac and Paul W.M. Fedak As health-care professionals, we are focused on preparing for and implementing effective management strategies for the onslaught of COVID-19 patients within our health regions. This pandemic represents an […]
Physical Distancing Works
Physical Distancing Works: Whether you are a patient coming in for an Echocardiogram or going grocery shopping for the WEEK support NWCD in flattening the curve.