#atrial flutter

[riiviir]

hey guys I made a T-shirt design for my sister with heart issues, feel free to use it no credit needed!

alt versions bc I couldn't decide whether the heart should be red or not

btw if you want me to make a version with different text at the bottom let me know I'll probably do it

[vigocare0]

Unlock insights into Atrial Flutter, covering symptoms, causes, and effective management approaches. Experience expert guidance and personalized care through VigoCare, a leading Medical Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Empower healthcare providers (HCPs) to remotely monitor patients' heart health. Learn more at https://vigocare.com/ for proactive Atrial Flutter management.

[danidrawsstuff]

why my activity lookin like a bad heart rhythm rn

[sweetdreamspootypie]

Some patients are very considerate in that they wait for exactly 30 seconds after night shift finishes handover before they go back into atrial flutter tachy 160bpm and triggering another emergency call.

Letting night shift just finish their notes and go home on time? Legend.

We MET called twice within the first 45 minutes of my shift.

[chriscalledmesweetie]

Pitter Pat by ChrisCalledMeSweetie

Is the flutter in John’s heart atrial fibrillation? Or could there be another cause?

[heartlaboratory]

It's been a tough day at the clinic for this young doctor. She spent hours running here and there to visit a flood of patients that during those torrid days are more numerous than ever (and more impatient than even). The overload of stress made itfself felt and her heart condition became pretty intrusive. Her heart has thrown brief episode of tachycardia for the last few hours, nothing to worry about, she's completely aware of it, but sometimes it makes her quite breathless. Fortunately her shift is ending and now the clinic is almost empty. Alone in her study, she decides to take a rest and auscultate herself a little bit to calm down, a practice that helped her before. She's standing in the middle of the room with the roller shutters slightely lowered to reduce the brightness. She unbuttons her medical coat and does the same with her sky-blue shirt exposing her chest. She takes her stethoscope and, eyes closed, she places the bell over her most favourite spot: her apex. Even if it's quite hard to find given her breast size, the sound is perfectly clear there. She starts listening.

"Lub dub, Lub dub, lub dub" her quite elevated heart rate calms down almost immediately. The quietude is sometimes still interrupted by those tachyarrhythmias. She knows it's nothing to worry about given the situation so she actually ejoys them too.

She has been diagnosed with a condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. In her heart the electrical conduction system is a little more complicated and some accessory pathways can make some mess in her heart rhythm. The atrial conduction system can communicate with the ventricle one with a shortcut and the electrical impulse can completely bypass the atrioventricular node that in a normal heart works as a gatekeeper between the two anatomical parts. To make a very complicated thing easyer, this condition can realize two main possibilities: - pre-excitation state that has no symptoms but can be clearly seen during ECG. - electrical loops that keep moving through the heart creating tachyahrrythmias that can span between 150 bpm to more than 200 bpm and can last for few seconds to hours. In this case symptoms are palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, sometimes syncope (fainting). There's also a small probability of sudden cardiac death even if it's rare. Things can be dangerous in older people or when atrial flutter/fibrillation is present, in this case the fibrillation can easily spread to the ventricles.

In the case tachyarrhythmias last too long cardioversion is possible, otherwise the most common treatment is through medications. Catheter ablation is also possible with the physical destruction of the electrical shortcuts.

[thewulf]

My Whole Heart || Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw

Summary: Request - Hi, I'm not sure if it's okay to drop an idea, but I'll try. it would be a Rooster one where you're a happy couple but recently you're feeling unwell but dont tell Bradley. ... Read Rest Here

A/N: This is just cute and sweet! As always thank you for the req anon!!

Pairing: Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw x Y/N

Word Count: 2.1k +

You were up in the air training next to your boyfriend when you felt it. It felt like your heart started fluttering. It didn’t hurt but it didn’t feel right either. You felt short of breath as you asked to land using your stomach as an excuse for what your heart was doing.

Bradley ran over to your jet once you parked it in the Hanger, “You okay beautiful?” He asked brushing the loose hairs out of your face. Your normally perfect bun getting jostled by the helmet you had on.

You nodded quickly giving him a lopsided grin, “I think it’s just some bad Chinese we had last night.” You gripped your stomach in excuse trying to make it look semi-believable.

He frowned taking your shoulders guiding you towards the locker rooms, “Call if you need anything, okay baby?”

You nodded quickly feeling that flutter again, “Sure thing babe.” You kissed his cheek before scurrying off into the locker room.

Short of breath you clutched your chest breathing slow. What the fuck? It wasn’t a heart attack; you knew that much. It felt like a butterfly was buzzing instead of the steady rhythm you were so used to prior. Shakily you pulled your phone out calling your Doctor’s office outside of the base. You could go to medical on base, but you’d be grounded, and you couldn’t have that. Not now.

The office told you to come in immediately or head to the closest hospital. Must be bad. You groaned knowing you’d have to lie to your loving boyfriend. Just a little white lie you decided. After catching your breath, you walked out in your changed clothing. Bradley stood there with a concerned expression when the door swung open.

“Feeling any better?” He asked as your wrapped your arms around his abdomen.

You nodded in his chest not really caring if anybody walked by, just wanting to hold him for a second, “Much better, thank you.”

He kissed the top of your forehead, “Let’s get out of here my love.”

You smiled hesitantly before letting him go, “Yeah, I’ll meet you at your place? Need to run a few errands really quick. Mom’s birthday is next week, and I promised Sean I’d mail out her gift before it passes.” It wasn’t a complete lie. You were going to stop by the Doctor and then drop off the gift sitting in the back of your car.

He smiled, “Your brother is lucky he’s got you.”

You nodded in agreement, “He sure is.” He walked you to your car giving you a quick kiss bidding you farewell for a little bit. Your nerves only started to get to you once you pulled in.

“Atrial Fibrillation…” Your doctor went on explaining what it was and what triggered it. You listened taking mental notes. You were hooked up to an IV taking medicant that was knocking your heart rate back into rhythm. It apparently hadn’t been that bad because it only took about twenty minutes before you physically felt better.

“Can I still fly?” You asked, almost terrified for his answer.

He nodded, “I don’t see why not. I wouldn’t go pulling extreme G’s anymore, but you should be just fine. Just remember the triggers.” You nodded. He mentioned stress. That was kind of hard to avoid. You’d have to figure that one out.

You thanked him before heading out to drop off the package. How were you going to tell Bradley? He was going to lose his damn mind at this one. You’d just keep it quiet until you thought of something. Anything.

You snuggled into his side tightly that night making sure to reiterate how much you loved him, “Love you handsome man.” You kissed his chest before nuzzling him. Listening to the steady rhythm of his healthy heart as you drifted off.

“You feeling alright?” Bradley asked as the two of you exited the gym. Maverick had been in a particularly bad mood after the entire class failed to complete a maneuver. The weight room it was. You were taxed. And now you had to go up in the air again, one more round before you’d be free for the night.

“Mhmm.” You nodded not feeling great. Crap, what were all the triggers? Stress? Was exhaustion one of them? Just focus on your breathing, it’d be alright. Just fine.

“Baby.” He stopped you by placing his much larger body front of you. Gently he placed his hands on your shoulders, “You don’t look so good.” His eyes scoured your pale yet clammy face.

You tried shaking him off, but the lack of energy was making it difficult, “I’m fine B. Mav just kicked my ass is all.”

He didn’t let his hands go as his face fell. He knew you. Heart and soul. That happened after two very happy years of dating. He’d seen you zapped after a particularly hard work out and you’d never looked like this. Your face would go beat red, not ghostly white.

Your heart fluttered. Damn, there it was. It was an uneasy feeling. Like you couldn’t breathe deeply enough. Like air was just a bit harder to grasp.

“Babe.” He stopped you from moving again, “You’d tell me if you didn’t feel alright? I’m here to help you. You know that. Whatever it is.” He was starting to get nervous. Were you pregnant? You didn’t hate kids, but you didn’t want them either. Was it cancer? He’d help you through that. He just needed to know so he could help.

You knew Bradley wasn’t going to let you go unless you gave him something better than that. He knew you way better than that. If there was one thing that was true it was that Bradley Bradshaw was anything but stupid. He was quite intelligent and one of the most observant people you’d ever met.

It probably wasn’t too smart to go up in the air right now anyway. You weren’t feeling great. You were fatigued. Exhausted beyond your limit. You had to tell him. You couldn’t keep it from him any longer.

You sighed before diving into what you knew. He only nodded and frowned letting you know he was listening, he just wanted you to finish before he talked, “… I’m sorry for keeping it from you. I just, I was trying to figure it out.”

He dropped a hand from your shoulder quickly grabbing one of your hands, “Baby, that’s what I’m here for. To help you figure this out. I’m so fucking sorry if I didn’t make you feel like you could tell me. Please tell me these things. Anything. I want to hear anything you think. Anything you feel. I want to feel you. I love you.” He kissed your forehead after making sure the coast was clear.

You shook your head quickly, “Don’t you dare blame yourself B.” You squeezed his hand back, “It’s me. I’m so used to doing things on my own. I didn’t even realize. I’m so sorry. I love you so much.”

He nodded, “Talk to me going forward. I’m here for you.”

“I will. I promise.” You went in for a hug. A hug you desperately needed in that moment.

“I’m going to go talk to Mav. You wait by the car okay? If I’m not out in five give me a call baby, okay?” He raised an eyebrow waiting for your response.

“Sure. Yeah.” You agreed. Who cared? You’d be fine. You’d hold your place. It was an afternoon off.

Bradley was back in three, smiling from ear to ear, “Let’s go home and relax sweetheart, how does that sound?” He asked once the both of you were seated in his truck.

You nodded scooting closer to him on the bench seat, “Sounds perfect B.”

The two of you spent the afternoon rotating between snacking, sleeping, and giggling. Your absolute favorite way to spend time with the boy you got to love on. Your limbs intertwined as you watched some random season of Survivor. The two of you guessing if you’d be able to do the challenge of not. You promised you’d enter him in for a season since he was Mr. Confident over there.

He got serious after a commercial interrupted the gameplay the two of you were so focused on. Placing bets on your favorite players, “You know I’d rip my heart right in half and give it right to you if I could?” he asked looking down at you with all the love dripping right from his eyes. Your very own heart sped up at that look that you’d grown to adore over the years you’d been together. Each and every time he gave it to you it only felt more right. How lucky were you? To be in love with your best friend.

You nodded nuzzling your head into his chest, “I know. Trust me B, I know.” You kissed his chest never growing tired of the close physical contact he’d granted you so long ago. That was your love language, physical touch. Bradley knew it and let you have it, all of it. As uncomfortable as he was with it at first he’d grown to love the quick touches and soft caresses you’d always seem to give him. You’d broken down every last wall he so perfectly constructed after both his father and then mother died on him.

“You’re my whole heart Y/N.” He kissed the top of your head while running his spare hand down your spine. He relished in the goosebumps that erupted underneath the flimsy tank top you’d had on. Your eyes closed as you took a mental snapshot of the precious moment you shared between the love of your life. Special moments you cherished beyond belief.

You lifted your head from his chest to look back up into those big beautiful brown eyes, “And you are my whole heart too. Defective as it is.” You giggled already wanting to make light of the situation. It was treatable. You’d be fine. You were loved and cherished. You had the love of your life holding your hand walking the path with you. What more could you ask for?

He tisked, leaning down and kissing the tip of your nose, “I love your perfectly defective heart.”

You snorted shaking your head gently, “That’s an oxymoron Bradley.”

He rolled his eyes, “Who cares. You’re perfect the way you are sweetheart. I love you. Pease don’t ever hide something like that from me again though, I’m here for you every step of the way.” He leaned down giving you a sweet kiss on the lips not daring to take it any further in fear of kicking your heart into A Fib. You’d never hear the end of those jokes if he did though.

After he backed off you nodded in response, “I’m sorry. I just freaked out. It was so dumb.” You sighed embarrassed for your own actions. It sounded so stupid out loud.

“’S okay baby.” He lazily grinned squeezing you at the hip, “I get it. But you have to remember it’s not just you anymore. I’m here. For the good. The bad. The ugly. And your worst. All of it baby.”

Your smile could light up a thousand rooms that’s how good he made you feel, “I don’t deserve you Bradley Bradshaw.”

He shook his head wrapping both his arms around your middle pulling you as close as you could be to him, “Hardly sweetheart. You’re everything and more. All that I want and need. More than I could ever ask for. It’s you and me.” He kissed you once more letting your hands wander all over his body. As much as he wanted too he knew he couldn’t. Not until your heart was figured out. He refused to be the reason you were hurting.

Reluctantly, he pulled back admiring your stare. You too were deeply in love with the man. All the love seeped out of your eyes through those blown out pupils and deeply blushing cheeks. Bradley got every emotion to bubble right to the surface exposing you right down to your core.

You leaned your head to his chest listening to the steady rhythm of his chest. A sound you’d grown to find comfort in over the years, “I love you Bradley.”

“I love you too baby.” He kissed your head once more, “Now sleep. Doctors’ orders.”

You nodded letting the darkness take over, “If the doc ordered it, guess I have to.”

You fell asleep the soft vibrations of the gentle chuckle that left his body. No matter what state you were in you never ceased to amaze him. He couldn’t wait to take the next step with you. To make you his wife. That was next. Certainly soon.

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[inevitably-johnlocked]

Five Fics Friday: November 8/24

Happy Friday everyone!! I hope you all had a good week, and enjoy the fics I've picked out for you today! PLUS make sure you give the boosted fic some extra love!

Cheers!!

SIGNAL BOOSTING

Wasteland, Baby by LoloLolly (M, 23,115 w., 5 Ch. || Post S4, Parentlock with Rosie, Sherlock Whump, Character Injury, Kidnapped / Tortured Sherlock, Canon-Typical Violence, Hurt/Comfort, Unspoken Feelings, Happy Ending) – Things hadn’t felt right in 221B since John and Rosie moved back in. Everything was off. Wrong. If only Sherlock knew it was about to get even worse. But, for vegetation to return to a barren wasteland, rain from thunderstorms is necessary. A brushfire, even, to burn away the old and provide nourishment for the new… and to expose a truth that’s been present all along.

RECENT MFLs

Pitter Pat by ChrisCalledMeSweetie (G, 313 w., 1 Ch. || Fluff, Humour) – Is the flutter in John’s heart atrial fibrillation? Or could there be another cause?

All Souls by Calais_Reno (T, 2,417 w., 1 Ch. || Halloween, Kidnapped John, Angst, Worried Sherlock, Supernatural Elements, POV Sherlock) – The place next to me, where he used to sleep, was cold. But in the still darkness, I could hear him breathing. Steady, dependable, in and out.

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The Luckiest Girl in the World by Lock_John_Silver (T, 24,009 w., 31 Ch. || Post-S4, Older Rosie, Childhood Memories, POV Rosie, Developing Johnlock, Humour, Tutoring, Martial Arts, Love Confessions, Excursions, Pet Names, BAMF Rosie, Halloween, BAMF John, Protective Sherlock, Summer Vacation, Weddings, Sherlock and Bees, Protective Mycroft, Meeting the Family, Young Love, Pride Parades, Speeches, Pregnancy, Retirement/Sussex, Family Dynamics) – Rosie thinks back to the day her and John's life changed because of Sherlock Holmes.

[whitebalverines]

This is Ambrose, pretty boy supreme 💛❤️

Baron Ambrose de Ros was born in Belvedere, Kent on June 12th, 1869, but grew up in London and currently resides there. He grew up sheltered and sickly, and was promised to a childhood friend, Daphne Fitzwilliam. He doesn't hold any romantic feelings for Daphne, as he's interested in men exclusively, but is afraid to try and break off the engagement.

Shortly after his 24th birthday, his mother revealed that his family had been cursed by witches due to his grandfather's carelessness, and now the first born son of every generation has a curse of the heart, which causes symptoms similar to atrial flutter, and leads to death.

He falls in love with Levin Priestly, but due to the era and his engagement, they have to keep it a secret, though he's pretty forward about his disdain for marrying Daphne.

[stephensheffield]

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Flutter Atrial Flutter, 14×11”, collage.

[shadowhuntersficrecs]

Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Shadowhunters (TV), The Shadowhunter Chronicles - All Media Types, The Mortal Instruments Series - Cassandra Clare Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Magnus Bane/Alec Lightwood Additional Tags: Christmas, Alternate Universe - Medical, Getting Together, Fluff Series: Part 8 of All I Want For Christmas Is You Summary:

“How can you not like Christmas?” Magnus demanded, outraged. “That’s like not liking pizza!”

Alec shrugged. “Take it or leave it.”

Magnus gaped at him. “What?”

“I don’t like Christmas,” Alec repeated, finally looking up from scrolling through notes on the computer. “Is that a problem?”

***

Alec - the hot, emotionally unavailable paediatrics attending with a jawline Magnus is frequently driven to distraction by - hates Christmas. Magnus thinks this is preposterous, and makes it his mission to prove to Alec that Christmas can be fun.

--

Fluffy Christmas goodness with Malec being absolutely adorable and hopelessly into each other while flirting via bickering. Perfect read for the holiday season!

( @notcrypticbutcoy )

[ruth-t]

As long as I love you, and even in the after, you’ll always be a part of my story. Dead or alive, I want you to know that you weren’t just the butterflies filling the pits of my stomach, you were the atrial flutters of each heartbeat that helped breathe life into my being.

[vigocare0]

Unlock insights into Atrial Flutter, covering symptoms, causes, and effective management approaches. Experience expert guidance and personalized care through VigoCare, a leading Medical Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Empower healthcare providers (HCPs) to remotely monitor patients' heart health. Learn more at https://vigocare.com/ for proactive Atrial Flutter management.

[witchygirlgray333]

Get to know me

My name is Gray 

I’m chronically ill (POTS, h-EDS, juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, unknown new heart condition, atrial flutter, chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroparesis, PCOS etc)

I live just outside of London 

I’m a leo 

I turn 19 in august 

I’m 5 foot 4 

I probably can’t go to uni this year bc of my new health condition so I’m trying to pick up some more hobbies to cheer me up 

Some things I love are Sanrio, Studio Ghibli, Wales, silver jewellery, Avril Lavigne, nature, animals, gothic and alternative fashion, makeup, witchcraft, dressing up in fun outfits  

Some of my hobbies are reading, making tiktoks and youtube videos, learning welsh, being creative, scrapbooking and journaling, photography, witchcraft, writing in my grimoire 

My favourite colours are pink (specifically hot pink) and black 

I’m a Welsh pagan witch 

Instagram : ghostblondie 

Snapchat : ghostblondie333

Tiktok : gh0stbby333

Letterboxd : princessgray 

Youtube : gray333

Let me know if you have any more questions for me!

I've tagged lots of my interest / things related to me to try to attract like minded people!

[cardiacelectrophysiologist]

Understanding Heart Rhythm Disorders and Their Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Introduction:

Heart rhythm disorders, or arrhythmias, can significantly impact cardiovascular health. These disorders disrupt the heart's normal electrical activity, causing irregular heart rhythms that can affect its ability to pump blood effectively. Understanding the different types of arrhythmias and their implications is crucial for recognizing symptoms, identifying risk factors, and exploring appropriate treatment options.

Common Types of Arrhythmias

Atrial Fibrillation (AF):

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia characterized by irregular and rapid electrical signals in the heart's upper chambers (atria). This leads to an irregular heart rate. AF increases the risk of blood clots, which can travel to other body parts, causing stroke or other complications.

Bradycardia:

Bradycardia is a slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute. It occurs when the heart's electrical signals are delayed or blocked, decreasing heart rate. Bradycardia can be caused by medications, underlying heart conditions, or heart electrical system issues. Symptoms may include fatigue, Dizziness, fainting, or Shortness of breath.

Tachycardia:

Tachycardia is characterized by a fast heart rate, usually above 100 beats per minute. It occurs when the heart's electrical signals fire abnormally or accelerated. Stress, anxiety, certain medications, or structural abnormalities in the heart can trigger tachycardia. Symptoms may include palpitations, Dizziness, chest pain, or loss of consciousness.

Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Potential Complications

Symptoms of Heart Rhythm Disorders:

Palpitations: Sensation of rapid, fluttering, or irregular heartbeats.

Fatigue: Persistent tiredness or exhaustion, even with minimal physical activity.

Dizziness or lightheadedness: Feeling faint or unsteady.

Shortness of breath: Breathlessness or difficulty breathing, particularly during exertion.

Chest discomfort: Discomfort, pressure, or pain in the chest.

Fainting or near-fainting episodes: Temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain.

Risk Factors:

Age: The risk of arrhythmias generally increases with age.

Family history: Having a close relative with a history of arrhythmias may raise the risk.

High blood pressure: Uncontrolled hypertension can strain the heart and disrupt electrical signals.

Existing heart conditions: Conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, or structural abnormalities can contribute to arrhythmias.

Thyroid disorders: An overactive or underactive thyroid can disrupt the heart's electrical system.

Lifestyle factors: Excessive alcohol or caffeine intake, smoking, drug abuse, and obesity can all play a role in developing arrhythmias.

Potential Complications:

Stroke: Certain arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart, which can travel to the brain and cause a stroke.

Heart failure: Chronic arrhythmias can weaken the heart muscle over time, leading to heart failure, where the heart cannot pump blood effectively.

Sudden cardiac arrest: In some cases, arrhythmias can trigger a sudden loss of heart function, leading to cardiac arrest, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate medical intervention.

Treatment Options

Treatment for heart rhythm disorders aims to restore or maintain a normal heart rhythm, alleviate symptoms, and reduce the risk of complications. The following treatment options are commonly used:

Medications: Antiarrhythmic drugs may be prescribed to regulate heart rhythm and reduce the frequency or severity of arrhythmias.

Lifestyle modifications: Making lifestyle changes, such as managing stress, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine consumption, and engaging in regular physical activity, can help manage certain arrhythmias.

Ablation: Catheter ablation is a procedure that involves selectively destroying or isolating abnormal heart tissue responsible for generating arrhythmias. It aims to restore a normal heart rhythm.

Implantable devices: In some cases, implantable devices like pacemakers or cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) may be recommended to regulate the heart's electrical signals and deliver appropriate therapy when needed.

Conclusion

Heart rhythm disorders can significantly impact cardiovascular health, affecting the heart's ability to function properly. Recognizing the symptoms, understanding the risk factors, and seeking appropriate treatment is vital for managing arrhythmias and reducing the risk of complications. By working closely with healthcare professionals, individuals with heart rhythm disorders can develop a tailored treatment plan that addresses their specific needs, improves their quality of life, and promotes overall cardiovascular health.

[ladymatt]

Chapters: 2/2 Fandom: Shadowhunters (TV), The Shadowhunter Chronicles - All Media Types, The Mortal Instruments Series - Cassandra Clare Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Magnus Bane/Alec Lightwood Additional Tags: Christmas, Alternate Universe - Medical, Getting Together, Fluff Series: Part 8 of All I Want For Christmas Is You

Summary:

“How can you not like Christmas?” Magnus demanded, outraged. “That’s like not liking pizza!”

Alec shrugged. “Take it or leave it.”

Magnus gaped at him. “What?”

“I don’t like Christmas,” Alec repeated, finally looking up from scrolling through notes on the computer. “Is that a problem?”

***

Alec - the hot, emotionally unavailable paediatrics attending with a jawline Magnus is frequently driven to distraction by - hates Christmas. Magnus thinks this is preposterous, and makes it his mission to prove to Alec that Christmas can be fun.

@notcrypticbutcoy  This was ADORABLE - thanks for sharing! 💚