Dr. Nishith Chandra
Are heart disease and obesity related? Obesity is a condition in which you have a lot of excess body fat. Mild obesity is body weight 20% to 40% more than your ideal body weight. Moderate obesity is weight 40% to 100% more than ideal. Severe, or morbid, obesity is weight more than 100% of ideal. Ideal body weight varies with […]
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What is an electrophysiologic study (EPS)? An electrophysiologic study (EPS) is used to find the source of abnormal heart rhythms. Some of these rhythms are caused by abnormalities in the heart’s conduction system. The conduction system is made up of special cells linked together in pathways to carry the electrical impulse that causes the heart to beat and pump. EPS […]
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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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