Every year, the World Heart Rhythm Awareness Week’ takes place between June 1-7. Irregular heart rhythm is one of the most common risk factor for stroke. Among irregular heart rhythm, the most common is Atrial Fibrillation.
Atrial Fibrillation is more common in people above 60 years but it can affect younger people too. A simple pulse check can result in the first step in detecting it.
Atrial Fibrillation is nothing but fast, irregular beating of the upper chambers or the atria inside a human heart . It overrides the heart’s natural pacemaker and does not allow the heart to beat in a regular fashion as a result the atria quivers instead of fully contracting.
When this happens, it means the heart is not pumping effectively and can result in blood clots.
Such clots caused by Atrial Fibrillation can result in extensive disabilities.
How to find out if you have Atrial Fibrillation?
It can only be discovered during a medical examination. An irregular pulse is often a sign that you have Atrial Fibrillation.
Dr Manisha, diabetologist and general physician at Wellbeeing says cardiovascular disorder has emerged as the most common deadly non-communicable disease, according to the World Health Organisation. "Increased awareness for the prevention of disease is a necessity today. Obesity, smoking, inactive lifestyle, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance are the predisposing factors for underlying cardiovascular disease. Proper screening should be based on age and risk factors. Active lifestyle intervention is the key to this health hazard."
One can also check one's own pulse by a simple method as illustrated below:
Step 1: Turn your left hand so your palm is facing upwards. Place the first two fingers of your right hand on the outer edge of your left wrist. You should place them at the base of your thumb near where the strap of a watch would sit.
Step 2: Using the pads of these fingers, slide your fingers toward the centre of your wrist until you find your pulse.
Step 3: Press your fingers down onto your wrist until you feel your pulse, being careful not to press too hard. Move your fingers around until the pulse is easy to feel.
Step 4: Once you have found your pulse, continue to feel it for 60 seconds. Pay attention to whether the pulse rhythm (pattern) seems regular or irregular. A regular pulse will feel even and consistent. An irregular pulse will be erratic and unpredictable.
There are a number of treatment options for Atrial Fibrillation. Doctors recommend blood-thinning medications or anticoagulants that work by preventing blood clots from forming and reduce the risk of stroke.
On June 7 World Heart Rhythm Day Wellbeeing, Sahakarnagar, Bangalore is offering ECG at Rs.99 and free consultation with a Physician. Call 9900035200 for more details on Zumba and Yoga programs.
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Atrial Fibrillation is nothing but fast, irregular beating of the upper chambers or the atria inside a human heart . It overrides the heart’s natural pacemaker and does not allow the heart to beat in a regular fashion as a result the atria quivers instead of fully contracting.
When this happens, it means the heart is not pumping effectively and can result in blood clots.
Such clots caused by Atrial Fibrillation can result in extensive disabilities.
How to find out if you have Atrial Fibrillation?
It can only be discovered during a medical examination. An irregular pulse is often a sign that you have Atrial Fibrillation.
Dr Manisha, diabetologist and general physician at Wellbeeing says cardiovascular disorder has emerged as the most common deadly non-communicable disease, according to the World Health Organisation. "Increased awareness for the prevention of disease is a necessity today. Obesity, smoking, inactive lifestyle, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance are the predisposing factors for underlying cardiovascular disease. Proper screening should be based on age and risk factors. Active lifestyle intervention is the key to this health hazard."
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| Checking Pulse |
Step 1: Turn your left hand so your palm is facing upwards. Place the first two fingers of your right hand on the outer edge of your left wrist. You should place them at the base of your thumb near where the strap of a watch would sit.
Step 2: Using the pads of these fingers, slide your fingers toward the centre of your wrist until you find your pulse.
Step 3: Press your fingers down onto your wrist until you feel your pulse, being careful not to press too hard. Move your fingers around until the pulse is easy to feel.
Step 4: Once you have found your pulse, continue to feel it for 60 seconds. Pay attention to whether the pulse rhythm (pattern) seems regular or irregular. A regular pulse will feel even and consistent. An irregular pulse will be erratic and unpredictable.
There are a number of treatment options for Atrial Fibrillation. Doctors recommend blood-thinning medications or anticoagulants that work by preventing blood clots from forming and reduce the risk of stroke.
On June 7 World Heart Rhythm Day Wellbeeing, Sahakarnagar, Bangalore is offering ECG at Rs.99 and free consultation with a Physician. Call 9900035200 for more details on Zumba and Yoga programs.
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