Facts about a Heart Block and AHA CPR Classes in Nashville

Our discussion today will revolve around “heart block” which is a type of arrhythmia called bradycardia. It is the slowing down or interruption of the electrical signal to the lower chambers of the organ (the ventricles) that cause the heart muscle to contract. It may also develop as a side effect of certain ticker medications. In some cases, no cause can be identified. An uncommon form can also occur in infants (congenital block). Third degree heart block (complete atrioventricular block) is usually a complication of a heart attack but may also result from heart surgery or infections of the heart muscle.

The best way to deal with cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction is by going for an American HeartAssociation CPR class Nashville. Your training center should be an accredited one such as CPR Nashville in Tennessee. Certified instructors conduct the classes. There are courses for both healthcare and non-healthcare providers.

Heart Block Causes:

It is most likely to occur in the elderly, especially those who have other forms of circulatory diseases such as:

1.      Coronary artery disease- Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries becomes narrow or blocked. CAD can cause chest pain, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest.

2.      Cardiomyopathy

3.      Rheumatic heart disease- This describes a group of short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) ticker disorders that can occur as a result of rheumatic fever. One common result of rheumatic fever is cardiac valve damage which may lead to a valve disorder.

4.      Uncontrolled or untreated high blood pressure- High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. High blood pressure is when the blood pressure in your arteries is elevated and your ticker has to work harder than normal to pump blood through the blood vessels. It is important that you have your blood pressure checked regularly by your healthcare provider.

Symptoms range from lightheadedness to fatigue or fainting.

Diagnosis and Treatment- Blockage is usually diagnosed using an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), a printed record of the ticker's electrical activity that gives information about its rhythm, size and any possible damage. It is treated, if necessary, by implanting a pacemaker to take over the job of providing regular electrical organ stimulation and helps the ticker to beat in a regular rhythm.

At CPR Nashville, you can either sign up for a course online or call on 615-397-9316 for the same.

Learning life saving measures is serious and can be intimidating whether it is your first time or your 10th. The experienced American Heart Association instructors of CPR Nashville are trained to ensure the highest quality training experience possible. We want all of our students to be successful and leave feeling confident in the skills they have learned. All of our instructors are AHA certified and then complete additional training that focuses on our stress-free philosophy.