Vagal Maneuvers: How To Slow Your Heart Rate - Cleveland Clinic
Vagal maneuvers are a first-line (first choice) treatment for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) (fast heart rate) because they’re a low-risk, low-cost way to slow down a heart rate that’s too fast.
Vagus Nerve: What It Is, Function, Location & Conditions
2022年1月11日 · The vagal nerves carry signals between your brain, heart and digestive system. They’re a key part of your parasympathetic nervous system. Vagus nerve damage can lead to …
Vasovagal Syncope: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland …
If your vagus nerve becomes too active, it can cause your heart rate and blood pressure to drop too much or too fast (or both). If your blood pressure drops too much, this causes an “attack” …
Syncope: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments - Cleveland Clinic
2022年11月3日 · In vasovagal syncope, your heart rate and blood pressure inappropriately decrease severely. This causes decreased blood flow to your brain and leads to passing out. …
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): What It Is, Uses & Side Effects
2022年3月16日 · Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses an implanted device to send an electrical pulse to your vagus nerve, which then travels to your brain. VNS is used to treat epilepsy, …
Asystole: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Asystole is when your heart’s electrical system fails, causing your heart to stop pumping. This is also known as “flat-line” or “flat-lining” because it causes your heart’s electrical activity to look …
Valsalva Maneuvers: What They Are and How to Do Them
The Valsalva maneuver is a quick, noninvasive method for a fast heart rhythm called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). It’s sometimes the first choice of treatment before trying …
Afib (Atrial Fibrillation): Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Heart attack: While it’s not common for Afib to lead to a heart attack, it’s still important to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Pain, discomfort or pressure in the center of your …
Dysautonomia: What It Is, Symptoms, Types & Treatment
2023年9月11日 · Dysautonomia is a nervous system disorder that disrupts autonomic body processes. These are automatic functions like your blood pressure and heart rate. Having …
Parasympathetic Nervous System (PSNS): What It Is & Function
The fourth, your vagus nerve, connects to part of your mouth and also extends down through your neck to your chest and abdomen (belly). Your vagus nerve makes up about 75% of your …