Author Archives: Peter Steen

DC-konvertering - hjerteflimmer (atrieflimren)

DC Conversion (Direct Current Cardioversion) delivers a direct current shock to the chest in an attempt to alter the rhythm of the heart.

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Maze og Mini-Maze - atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

The Maze Procedure is a difficult operation, but is an effective treatment of atrial fibrillation with a modest risk for complications

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His-ablation

A Bundle of His ablation does not remove or cure atrial fibrillation, but it removes the effect the chaotic signals from AF has on the puls

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Aurikellukning

One of the most serious complications of atrial fibrillation is a blood clot in the brain. These clots are caused by closure of the left atrial auricle (LAAC)

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historie atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

The earliest evidence of humanity’s understanding of heart disease is found in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Mesopotamia.

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Mål med behandling af atrieflimren - atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

Even if you are receiving treatment to avoid new episodes of atrial fibrillation it is possible for episodes of atrial fibrillation re-occurs

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Kredsløbet - atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

The heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your lungs, your brain and the rest of your body – this is called the circulatory system.

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Kredsløbet - atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

The heart consists of four chambers – two antechambers and…

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Den normale hjerterytme - Sinusrytme - atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

The normal heart rhythm. The sinus node regularly sends out signals into the atria – calmly when we are at rest and faster when we are active

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De elektriske impulser - atrieflimren (hjerteflimmer)

The sinus node is occasionally called the “natural pacemaker” of your heart. It sends out electrical impulses, called the sinus rhythm.

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