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• ALMANAC
  ...o improve the management of [[atrial fibrillation]] and reduce the risk of stroke and other complications. ...llation]]: A heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. It is the condition that the ALMANAC trial aims to manage more
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• Sudden death
  ...hmia]]. However, sudden death can also occur due to other causes such as [[stroke]], [[respiratory failure]], or [[trauma]]. ...rhythmia]]: A group of conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
  1 KB (211 words) - 22:44, 8 February 2024
• Anticoagulant
  ...the process of [[blood clotting]], which can lead to conditions such as [[stroke]], [[heart attack]], and [[deep vein thrombosis]]. * [[Heparin]]: This is a fast-acting anticoagulant that is often used in hospitals to prevent blood clots
  2 KB (248 words) - 02:52, 7 February 2024
• Encainide
  Encainide works by blocking the fast inward sodium current, thereby slowing the rate of rise of the action poten ...ortness of breath]]. Serious side effects may include [[heart failure]], [[stroke]], and [[sudden cardiac death]].
  2 KB (206 words) - 16:25, 5 February 2024
• Ocular tremor
  ...or in a circle (rotary nystagmus). The movement can vary between slow and fast and usually happens in both eyes. The severity of the condition varies from ...of conditions, including [[Multiple Sclerosis]], [[Meniere's Disease]], [[Stroke]], and [[Brain Tumor]]. It can also be a side effect of certain medications
  2 KB (230 words) - 22:56, 8 February 2024
• Trans fatty acid
  ...for use in margarine, snack food, and packaged baked goods and for frying fast food. ...els. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  2 KB (236 words) - 19:50, 11 February 2024
• Trans fatty acids
  ...for use in margarine, snack food, and packaged baked goods and for frying fast food. ...els. Eating trans fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
  2 KB (236 words) - 19:42, 11 February 2024
• Antiarrhythmic
  Antiarrhythmic drugs are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used to suppress fast rhythms of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias), such as [[atrial fibrillation]] ...lation]]: A quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
  2 KB (243 words) - 04:38, 7 February 2024
• Heart Disease
  ...e or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. * '''[[Arrhythmia]]''' - A condition in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
  2 KB (325 words) - 23:29, 8 February 2024
• Atrial Flutter
  ...of the [[atria]]. It is a condition that can lead to [[heart failure]], [[stroke]], and other [[cardiac]] complications. ...when the electrical signals in the atria become disorganized, leading to a fast and irregular heartbeat.
  2 KB (255 words) - 22:53, 8 February 2024
• Cardiac arrhythmia
  ...beat''', is a group of conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow. ...rmal flow of blood and potentially lead to serious complications such as [[stroke]] or [[heart failure]].
  2 KB (301 words) - 11:59, 10 February 2024
• Myocarditis
  ...the symptoms can be severe or life-threatening, leading to heart failure, stroke, or heart attack {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
  ...al [[electrical pathway]] in the [[heart]] that leads to periods of a very fast [[heartbeat]] (tachycardia). ...f tachycardia and reduce the risk of more serious complications, such as [[stroke]] or [[cardiac arrest]].
  1 KB (192 words) - 22:44, 14 February 2024
• Cardiovascular event
  ...m]]. This can include conditions such as [[Heart Attack|heart attacks]], [[Stroke|strokes]], and [[Heart Failure|heart failure]]. ...hythmia|Arrhythmia]]: A condition in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
  2 KB (200 words) - 03:54, 11 February 2024
• Antiarrhythmic agent
  ...uivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. * [[Ventricular tachycardia]]: A fast, abnormal heart rate that begins in the lower chambers of the heart (ventri
  2 KB (222 words) - 01:30, 13 February 2024
• Lisdexamfetamine
  ...ia), and fast heart rate. Serious side effects may include heart problems, stroke, and mental health problems.
  2 KB (230 words) - 17:20, 7 February 2024
• Triglycerides
  ...linked to atherosclerosis and, by extension, the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, it is unclear if triglycerides themselves are a source of the dis ...art of a lipid profile or lipid panel. The test is done after an overnight fast. Normal triglyceride levels are less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/
  2 KB (263 words) - 04:21, 7 February 2024
• Impaired fasting glucose
  ...lucose regulation. "Fasting" (from the Old English ''fæstan'', meaning "to fast") refers to the state of not eating, and "glucose" (from the Greek ''glykys ...r of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
  2 KB (237 words) - 02:20, 12 February 2024
• Cardiovascular diseases
  ...lem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat, where the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. * '''[[Stroke]]''' - This occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off. When
  2 KB (293 words) - 01:33, 13 February 2024
• Ictal asystole
  ...words. "Ictal" originates from the Latin word "ictus", meaning a blow or a stroke, and is used in medicine to denote the event or onset of a sudden health co ...rhythmia]]: A group of conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
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