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How does the event loop recorder help detect atrial fibrillation?

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When a patient suffers from a critical problem such as  atrial fibrillation,  there are a limited number of options to monitor the heartbeat. However, even the best Holter monitor is sometimes incapable to record the slightest of this problem.    However, when it comes to an  event loop recorder ; this device acts as a savior for the patient. Not only does it record critical paroxysmal, but it also detects the issues to fibrillation.     What exactly is an event loop recorder?    This device monitors the activities of the heart, including the heartbeat, for an extended period (seven days or more). The device is attached in the same manner as a Holter monitor. Whenever a patient feels any symptoms related to a heart problem, such as palpitations, you press a button on the loop monitor. Information on your heart’s activity is sent to your doctor for analysis. At the end of the testing period (after one to four weeks), you can return the mo...

Coughing as a Sign of Heart Disease

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Coughing is an essential body's defense against diseases. It expels microbes, mucus and foreign particles from the respiratory tract, thus protecting the lungs from infection and inflammation. When a person coughs for several minutes, he may think that 'something's gone down the wrong pipe'. When coughing for several days, a person may think he has caught a cold or flu. However, if coughing persists for several weeks, allergy or bronchitis comes to mind. The majority of people associate coughing with an airway or lung problem, but not with the heart. Although a cough that won't quit, can be a sign of heart disease. A long-lasting cough, that may become worse at night, can be a sign of heart failure. This happens when the heart fails to pump enough blood to the body organs, causing blood to back up to the lungs. When fluid stays in the lungs or is cleared out too slowly, it becomes difficult to breath. This fluid build up is the reason for the heart disease term ...