Cardiac Arrhythmia: How Stress Impacts Your Heart Rhythm
ARHINENCCPHALIA ARRHYTHMIA The term arrhythmia refers broadly to any abnormality in the rhythm of the heart, meaning the heart is beating at a rate that is not within the normal range for an individual of that age or exhibiting an irregular pattern of contraction. While the specific nomenclature of “Arhinenccphalia arrhythmia” might suggest a linkage […]
Psychophysiology: Decoding the Psychology of a Racing Heart
The Psychology and Psychophysiology of Tachycardia The Core Definition: A Psychophysiological Perspective Tachycardia, derived from the Greek terms meaning “swift” and “heart,” is fundamentally defined in medicine as an abnormally rapid heart rate, typically exceeding 100 beats per minute (bpm) in a resting adult. From a psychophysiological perspective, however, tachycardia is viewed less as a […]
DYSRHYTHMIA
Abstract and Defining Principles of Dysrhythmia Dysrhythmia, often used interchangeably with the term arrhythmia, refers to any abnormality in the heart’s electrical conduction system, leading to an irregular or aberrant heartbeat. This critical cardiac condition represents a deviation from the normal sinus rhythm, which is the standard, steady rhythm generated by the sinoatrial (SA) node. […]