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Mechanism of Cardiac Arrhythmias01:28

Mechanism of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias are irregular heart rhythms occurring when the heart's electrical impulses become abnormal. These disturbances can lead to various symptoms, depending on their severity and the underlying cause. Some common factors contributing to arrhythmias include hypoxia, ischemia, electrolyte imbalances, excessive catecholamine exposure, drug toxicity, and muscle overstretching. Arrhythmias can be classified into two main types based on the rate and site of origin of abnormal heart rhythms.
Disturbances in Heart Rhythm01:29

Disturbances in Heart Rhythm

Arrhythmia or dysrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm caused by a defect in the heart's conduction system. It can cause the heart to beat irregularly, too quickly, or too slowly, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting. Factors such as stress, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, certain drugs, congenital defects, diseases, and electrolyte abnormalities can trigger arrhythmias.
Arrhythmias are categorized by their speed, rhythm, and origin. A slow heart...
Dysrhythmias I: Introduction01:15

Dysrhythmias I: Introduction

Dysrhythmias refers to abnormalities in the heart's rhythm. They result from disruptions in the heart's electrical conduction system, which includes the sinoatrial(SA)node, atrioventricular(AV) node, the bundle of His, bundle branches, and Purkinje fibers.Definition and PathophysiologyDysrhythmias result from disorders of impulse formation, impulse conduction, or both. The heart contains specialized cells in the sinoatrial node, atrioventricular node, and the bundle of His and Purkinje fibers...
Electrophysiology of Normal Cardiac Rhythm01:19

Electrophysiology of Normal Cardiac Rhythm

The normal cardiac rhythm is a synchronized electrical activity that facilitates the regular and coordinated contraction of the heart muscle. This process is essential for efficient blood circulation throughout the body. The fundamental elements involved in establishing and maintaining this rhythm include the unique electrical properties of cardiac muscle cells, the sinoatrial (SA) node's pacemaker function, the specialized conducting system, and the ionic mechanisms underlying each phase of...
Dysrhythmias V: Evaluating Dysrhythmias01:30

Dysrhythmias V: Evaluating Dysrhythmias

Dysrhythmias, also known as arrhythmias, are disturbances in the heart's rhythm that range from benign to life-threatening. A thorough evaluation is crucial for appropriate management and involves a comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests.Medical HistorySymptoms: Collect detailed information on palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest pain, and fatigue. Note their onset, frequency, and triggers.Previous Cardiac Issues: Document any history of heart...
ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias II: Atrial, Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias01:25

ECG Interpretation of Arrhythmias II: Atrial, Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias

Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by an irregular heart rhythm, with ECG changes that differ based on its origin and nature. The types of arrhythmias discussed below include atrial, junctional, and ventricular arrhythmias.Atrial ArrhythmiasPremature Atrial Complexes (PACs): PACs are early atrial beats caused by stress, caffeine, alcohol, electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, hyperthyroidism, or certain medications (e.g., bronchodilators and decongestants). The ECG shows early P waves with an...

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Analyzing Long-Term Electrocardiography Recordings to Detect Arrhythmias in Mice
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Cardiac arrhythmia: a simple conceptual framework.

Asli Kalin1, Juliet Usher-Smith, Victoria J Jones

  • 1John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK.

Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
|December 7, 2010
PubMed
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This review introduces a simple model explaining how heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmogenesis) occur, focusing on reentrant ventricular arrhythmias. The model applies to various genetic and acquired heart conditions.

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Published on: May 23, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Computational Biology
  • Medical Science

Background:

  • Cardiac arrhythmias, particularly ventricular arrhythmias, are a major cause of sudden cardiac death.
  • Understanding the underlying mechanisms of arrhythmogenesis is crucial for developing effective treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a simple trigger-substrate model for arrhythmogenesis.
  • To demonstrate the model's application in understanding reentrant ventricular arrhythmias.
  • To highlight the model's broad applicability to diverse arrhythmic disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual modeling of arrhythmogenesis.
  • Application of the trigger-substrate model to reentrant ventricular arrhythmias.
  • Review of existing literature on hereditary and acquired arrhythmic disorders.

Main Results:

  • A simplified trigger-substrate model effectively explains arrhythmogenesis.
  • The model provides insights into the generation of reentrant ventricular arrhythmias.
  • The model's framework is applicable across a spectrum of cardiac conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed trigger-substrate model offers a unified and simplified approach to understanding cardiac arrhythmias.
  • This model has significant implications for both research and clinical practice in managing arrhythmic disorders.