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Termination of PSVT following adenosine administration. Adenosine, an ultra-short-acting AV nodal blocking agent, is indicated if vagal maneuvers are not effective. [17] If unsuccessful or the PSVT recurs, calcium channel blockers, such as diltiazem or verapamil, are recommended. [4] Adenosine may be safely used during pregnancy. [18]
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an umbrella term for fast heart rhythms arising from the upper part of the heart. [2] This is in contrast to the other group of fast heart rhythms – ventricular tachycardia, which start within the lower chambers of the heart. [2]
Cardiovascular risk screening refers to the process of assessing an individual's likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases.The main aim of screening is to identify risk factors early and adopt preventive measures to reduce morbidity and mortality.
There’s a difference between being totally over your day and sundowning. In addition to the symptoms listed above, sundowning can include verbal or even physical outbursts, Elhelou says.
Between 2001 and 2022, suicide rates actually increased significantly for men and women over 55, while it declined for those age 15 to 34. Making sense of the statistics
Sexually transmitted infections are becoming more common in older adults. Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in people ages 55 and up more than doubled in the U.S. over the 10-year period ...
A significant proportion of those with CPVT will experience a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm, with estimates of this risk ranging from 13 to 20% over the course of 7–8 years. [3] Life-threatening arrhythmias are more likely to occur if CPVT has been diagnosed in childhood, if a person with CPVT does not take beta blockers, and if ...
Calling both of her parents “very active adults” who each participated in sports and dance through high school and college, as a child, Ingraham watched as they played tennis and volleyball ...