Dr. Nishith Chandra
Why is salt important? Salt (sodium chloride, or NaCl), along with potassium, is very important in helping your body maintain normal cell function and a proper fluid balance. Salt allows your body to take in fresh fluids, eliminate fluid waste through your urine, and still stay in fluid balance. Fluid balance is important for many body functions, including maintaining blood […]
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What is a Holter monitor? A Holter monitor is a device used to record a continuous electrocardiogram for 24 to 48 hours. The electrical activity of your heart is recorded on a tape cassette. You wear the monitor and place signals on the tape to mark symptoms or events. Such monitors, also called ambulatory electrocardiographic monitors (AEMs), have been around […]
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Many tests are available to diagnose possible heart disease. The choice of which tests to perform depends on your symptoms, risk factors, and history of heart problems. The types of tests used to diagnose heart disease include: Cardiac Catheterization or Coronary Angiography Chest X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Echo-cardiogram Electrocardiogram Exercise Stress Test Event Monitor Holter Monitor (Ambulatory Electrocardiogram) Magnetic […]
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What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)? The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device designed to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm to prevent sudden death. It is a complex collection of electronic circuits, batteries, and electrodes small enough to be put under the skin. The ICD system consists of: a pulse generator that can send a powerful shock […]
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What is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is a medical device which generates electrical impulses delivered by electrodes to contract the heart muscles and regulate the electrical conduction system of the heart. What is a pacemaker implantation? A pacemaker implantation is a procedure in which the cardiologist places a pacemaker in your chest. When is it used? This procedure is most […]
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