Heartbeat

A heartbeat is one contraction and relaxation action of the heart that takes about a second. It is triggered by electrical impulses generated in the heart. SA node initiates the electrical impulses which are then conducted through the heart muscle to stimulate the atria to contract. The impulses are then conducted via AV nodes à bundle of His à bundle branches à Purkinje fibers to the ventricles causing them to contract.

At rest, normally the heart beats around 60 to 80 times a minute. It can vary according to the body’s physical needs. Exercise, sleep, stress, fever, certain medications, etc. can incite change.

Extra or skipped heartbeat is called ectopic heartbeat. It is caused when the electrical impulses are initiated from regions other than SA node. Common types of ectopic heartbeats are premature ventricular contractions and premature atrial contractions.

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Summer Health Tips: 5 Foods That Will Keep Your Heart Healthy During Summers ,Watch Video

The month of March has been witnessing a rapid increase in temperature. Due to high temperatures and increased stress on the body, our heart health is compromised. This makes the heart pump more blood and could increase the risk of heart attacks in the summer. This is why people must take extra care to protect their cardiovascular health. Well, there are certain food items that can help you keep your heart healthy during summer. Watch video.

Atrial Fibrillation

High Blood Pressure, Obesity And Other Risk Factors For Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes the heart to beat too slowly, too fast or irregularly. It is believed to the most common type of heart arrhythmia.

Artificial Pacemaker

Why You Might Be Needing An Artificial Pacemaker?

If the SA node of the heart isn't functioning properly, then this might lead to abnormal rhythms and irregular heartbeat. It is then that you might need a pacemaker.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Implantable Cardiac Electronic Devices: Real Life Issues That You May Have To Face As A Patient

From having trouble at security checkpoints to false results in MRI tests, there are many hurdles heart patients with these electronic assisting devices go through on a regular basis

Abnormal Heartbeat

Normal To Dangerous Heart Rate: How High Is Too High?

A normal heart rate implies better heart health, but a fast heart rate can be an indication of an impending heart problem. Know the normal heart rate levels to reduce the risk.

Abnormal Heartbeat

A Skipped Heartbeat May Indicate A Major Problem: Know What Is Good And Bad For Your Heart

Have you ever wondered what causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent it? Read on to know all the details.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Heart diseases in India: Remote monitoring can significantly reduce fatal outcomes of cardiac ailments

Implantable devices can help doctors monitor your heart health remotely. This can significantly bring down cases of sudden death due to cardiac ailments.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Babies born to older mothers likely to develop heart problems : Study

According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, changes occur in the placenta in older pregnant mothers which leads to a greater likelihood of poor health in their male offsprings. Read on to know more.

Fetus

Pregnancy week-by-week guide -- what to expect during the entire 40 weeks

A step-by-step guide to the tests and development milestones during pregnancy. Every pregnancy stage is beautiful; it's blissful to experience pregnancy growing week-by-week. As you go through almost a roller coaster ride of experience during each stage of pregnancy, it's important to be prepared. Its symptoms changes by each passing week, be aware of what's approaching.

App Will Detect Irregular Heartbeat

Irregular heartbeat more common in American Indians: Study

According to the research conducted by University of California, San Francisco, from a number of other racial and ethnic groups, American Indians were found to have an irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation (AFib) more often.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation: The reason behind your irregular heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation is often the result of some emotional or physical stress. It may also happen due to hormonal triggers.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Alia Bhatt spreads awareness about children with heart diseases

Alia Bhatt inaugurated a painting exhibition in Mumbai. Money collected in the exhibition will go towards the treatment of children with heart diseases. Read on to know more.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Want to protect your heart? Address your unhealthy habits and medical conditions

Physical inactivity and an unhealthy lifestyle, along with a few diseases can make you susceptible to heart conditions. This is what a new study says. Read on to know more about it.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Do not ignore these signs of heart trouble

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Abnormal Heartbeat

Follow these tips to prevent heart diseases

Dr Hasmukh Ravat, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and HOD-Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, tells you how to protect your heart.

Abnormal Heartbeat

This tool can help pregnant mums read the heartbeat of their unborn babies

This device can enable pregnant moms read the heartbeat of their unborn children and find out in case there is any complication related to heart in them.

Foetal Heartbeat

Effective sensor can measure an unborn baby's heartbeat

The tool could highlight the need for medical interventions due to complications such as premature delivery or umbilical cord compression or help detect heart-related congenital disorders during pregnancy.

Aortic Valve Stenosis

All you need to know about Aortic Valve Stenosis

This condition occurs when the aortic valve narrows down and it prevents the valve from opening completely. This prevents proper blood flow from the heart towards the inside of the main artery, aorta and rest of the body as it creates a blockage.

Artificial Pacemaker

Why You Might Be Needing An Artificial Pacemaker?

If the SA node of the heart isn't functioning properly, then this might lead to abnormal rhythms and irregular heartbeat. It is then that you might need a pacemaker.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Implantable Cardiac Electronic Devices: Real Life Issues That You May Have To Face As A Patient

From having trouble at security checkpoints to false results in MRI tests, there are many hurdles heart patients with these electronic assisting devices go through on a regular basis

Abnormal Heartbeat

A Skipped Heartbeat May Indicate A Major Problem: Know What Is Good And Bad For Your Heart

Have you ever wondered what causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent it? Read on to know all the details.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Heart diseases in India: Remote monitoring can significantly reduce fatal outcomes of cardiac ailments

Implantable devices can help doctors monitor your heart health remotely. This can significantly bring down cases of sudden death due to cardiac ailments.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Babies born to older mothers likely to develop heart problems : Study

According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, changes occur in the placenta in older pregnant mothers which leads to a greater likelihood of poor health in their male offsprings. Read on to know more.

Fetus

Pregnancy week-by-week guide -- what to expect during the entire 40 weeks

A step-by-step guide to the tests and development milestones during pregnancy. Every pregnancy stage is beautiful; it's blissful to experience pregnancy growing week-by-week. As you go through almost a roller coaster ride of experience during each stage of pregnancy, it's important to be prepared. Its symptoms changes by each passing week, be aware of what's approaching.

App Will Detect Irregular Heartbeat

Irregular heartbeat more common in American Indians: Study

According to the research conducted by University of California, San Francisco, from a number of other racial and ethnic groups, American Indians were found to have an irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation (AFib) more often.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation: The reason behind your irregular heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation is often the result of some emotional or physical stress. It may also happen due to hormonal triggers.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Alia Bhatt spreads awareness about children with heart diseases

Alia Bhatt inaugurated a painting exhibition in Mumbai. Money collected in the exhibition will go towards the treatment of children with heart diseases. Read on to know more.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Want to protect your heart? Address your unhealthy habits and medical conditions

Physical inactivity and an unhealthy lifestyle, along with a few diseases can make you susceptible to heart conditions. This is what a new study says. Read on to know more about it.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Follow these tips to prevent heart diseases

Dr Hasmukh Ravat, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and HOD-Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, tells you how to protect your heart.

Abnormal Heartbeat

This tool can help pregnant mums read the heartbeat of their unborn babies

This device can enable pregnant moms read the heartbeat of their unborn children and find out in case there is any complication related to heart in them.

Foetal Heartbeat

Effective sensor can measure an unborn baby's heartbeat

The tool could highlight the need for medical interventions due to complications such as premature delivery or umbilical cord compression or help detect heart-related congenital disorders during pregnancy.

Aortic Valve Stenosis

All you need to know about Aortic Valve Stenosis

This condition occurs when the aortic valve narrows down and it prevents the valve from opening completely. This prevents proper blood flow from the heart towards the inside of the main artery, aorta and rest of the body as it creates a blockage.

Abnormal Heartbeat

World Heart Day 2018: Cardiac screening for 500 policemen from Bengaluru

On the occasion of World Heart Day, Fortis Hospital Bangalore conducted a series of events to educate people on the importance of keeping the heart healthy.

Abnormal Heartbeat

World Heart Day 2018: Iraqi man becomes 1st patient in Western India to be implanted with S-ICD device to protect from arrhythmias

Saif Fakhir, a 36yr old Iraqi national was suffering from recurrent fevers for over 6 months. His condition would improve for a short span after courses of antibiotics were prescribed by local doctors; however, there was no long-term relief. Since his ordeal did not end, he visited Fortis Hospital, Mulund along with his father, and was admitted under the care of Dr Atul Limaye, Interventional Cardiologist, Fortis Hospital Mulund.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Do you snore too much? You may die earlier than your friends

In case you snore a lot, make sure you don't ignore. It is time to see a doctor as extensive snoring may hint at your ailing heart and mental state.

Abnormal Heartbeat

You probably did not know these can cause heart attacks

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Atrial Fibrillation

High Blood Pressure, Obesity And Other Risk Factors For Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes the heart to beat too slowly, too fast or irregularly. It is believed to the most common type of heart arrhythmia.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Normal To Dangerous Heart Rate: How High Is Too High?

A normal heart rate implies better heart health, but a fast heart rate can be an indication of an impending heart problem. Know the normal heart rate levels to reduce the risk.

Abnormal Heartbeat

Do not ignore these signs of heart trouble

Do not ignore these signs of heart trouble

Abnormal Heartbeat

Summer Health Tips: 5 Foods That Will Keep Your Heart Healthy During Summers ,Watch Video

The month of March has been witnessing a rapid increase in temperature. Due to high temperatures and increased stress on the body, our heart health is compromised. This makes the heart pump more blood and could increase the risk of heart attacks in the summer. This is why people must take extra care to protect their cardiovascular health. Well, there are certain food items that can help you keep your heart healthy during summer. Watch video.

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