CPR Class Memphis

A cardiac arrhythmia is any abnormal heart rate or rhythm that occurs when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don't work properly, causing your ticker to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly, unlike when it’s normal, during which your heartbeat is nice and regular and has just the right rate. Cardiac arrhythmia is among the most common of the heart disorders. How severe your cardiac arrhythmia is greatly varies since most abnormal rhythms are completely inconsequential, while others are dangerous and life-threatening. Some can even cause a sudden cardiac arrest which can be fatal for the victim. Learn more about the cardiac arrhythmia types: A doctor devises a specific treatment plan only after assessing which specific type of arrhythmia you have since are many kinds of cardiac arrhythmias. All arrhythmias can be classified into three general types, including: Bradycardia - these are abnormal rhythms that make your heart rate too slow. Bradyca...

Dehydration can negatively impact your organs and bodily functions, including your heart and cardiovascular system. When the temperatures rise, keeping the body hydrated helps the ticker more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles, and helps the muscles work efficiently. If you’re well hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard because when you are dehydrated the amount of blood circulating through your body decreases, and your heart beats faster to make up for that which increases the heart rate and blood pressure. Moreover, dehydration causes your blood to retain more sodium, thus thickening your blood and making it tougher for your blood to circulate through the body. Keeping your body hydrated eases the pumping action of the heart, thus allowing oxygen to reach your muscles, helping the muscles function well. Older adults, people with chronic illnesses, children and athletes are most at risk for dehydration, which is quite a serious condition, and...