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What is AFib?

What is AFib? Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib) is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. AFib is the most frequently encountered arrhythmia in clinically practice.1 At rest, a fully-functioning heart contracts regularly. Atrial fibrillation disturbs the rhythm of these contractions, producing an irregular pulse …

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What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) ? : Symptoms & Treatment

What is AFib? Atrial fibrillation (also known as AFib) is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. AFib is the most frequently encountered arrhythmia in clinically practice.1 At rest, a fully-functioning heart contracts regularly. Atrial fibrillation disturbs the rhythm of these contractions, producing an irregular pulse …

Infection of the upper respiratory tract

Infection of the upper respiratory tract A respiratory tract infection is inflammation of the respiratory tracts caused by viruses or bacteria. The term upper respiratory tract infection is used when the nose, sinuses or throat are affected. Common upper respiratory tract infections include cold, flu, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and pharyngitis.

Infection of the upper respiratory tract

Infection of the upper respiratory tract A respiratory tract infection is inflammation of the respiratory tracts caused by viruses or bacteria. The term upper respiratory tract infection is used when the nose, sinuses or throat are affected. Common upper respiratory tract infections include cold, flu, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and pharyngitis.

Viral inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) – atypical progression

Viral inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) – atypical progression Inflammation of the lungs is not always the same. Different symptoms may occur, depending on the pathogens. With bacterial inflammation of the lungs, symptoms such as high fever and coughing occur very quickly.

TENS machines: a buyer’s guide

TENS machines: a buyer’s guide What is TENS technology? TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a technique that aims to relieve musculoskeletal pain using a low-voltage electrical current. This current is produced by a device called a nerve stimulator, which sends small electrical impulses to your nerves via electrodes placed on your skin over a …

TENS machines: a buyer’s guide

TENS machines: a buyer’s guide What is TENS technology? TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a technique that aims to relieve musculoskeletal pain using a low-voltage electrical current.

How to use OMRON TENS machines

How to use OMRON TENS machines What is a TENS machine? A TENS machine is a medical device that can help you to relieve the pain of muscles and joints. It can be an alternative solution to pain medicaments or a complement to them. “TENS” stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. This is a technique …