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… Electrical System of the Heart On this page: Overview Overview … pacemaker for the heart. The heart's pacemaker sends out an electrical signal (impulse) that spreads throughout the …
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… Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … Risks Treatment Overview Electrical cardioversion is a procedure in which a brief …
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… Electrical Shock or Burn On this page: Overview Related … a light switch to turn on a light, you may receive a minor electrical shock. You may feel tingling in your hand or arm. … to breathe. As the electrical current passes through the heart muscle, heartbeat problems can develop. Electricity …
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… by touching cold items such as dry ice without protection. Electrical burns are caused by contact with electrical … shock No Electrical shock Have you noticed any irregular heartbeats or are you dizzy after the electrical shock? Your … Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical …
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… Urinary System Learning Center Learn about your urinary system … Supplements Donating a Kidney Drinking Enough Water Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence End-Stage … Supplements Donating a Kidney Drinking Enough Water Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence End-Stage …
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… Immune System Learning Center Learn about the immune system The immune system is the body's natural defence system that helps fight …
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… Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation On this … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Electrical cardioversion is a treatment for a heartbeat that isn't normal, such as atrial fibrillation. It …
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… First Aid for Electrical Burns On this page: Overview … The first steps to take when a person is in contact with an electrical source are: Have someone call 9-1-1 or other … Electrical burns can affect the electrical activity of the heart and cause heartbeat changes. If the person is not …
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… Electrical Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence On this … Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Electrical stimulation is used to treat urinary incontinence … that are involved in urination. You may be able to provide electrical stimulation therapy at home using a unit with a …
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… Heart Block On this page: Health Tools … in the way electricity passes through the normal electrical pathways of the heart. The abnormality "blocks" … can be caused by many things that affect the electrical system of the heart. Examples include: Scarring (fibrosis) …
