Ventrikulaarinen

Ventrikulaarinen refers to anything relating to the ventricles of the heart. The heart has four chambers, two atria and two ventricles. The ventricles are the lower two chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the rest of the body. The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Ventricular tachycardia, or VT, is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that originates in the ventricles. It is characterized by a rapid heart rate of 100 beats or more per minute, with the electrical impulses starting in the lower chambers of the heart. VT can be a serious condition, as it can lead to reduced blood flow to the body and potentially cause sudden cardiac arrest.

Ventricular fibrillation, or VF, is another life-threatening heart rhythm disorder originating in the ventricles. In VF, the electrical activity in the ventricles becomes chaotic and uncoordinated, causing the heart muscle to quiver instead of contract effectively. This results in no blood being pumped out of the heart, leading to immediate loss of consciousness and requiring immediate medical intervention, typically defibrillation.

Other conditions that can affect the ventricles include ventricular hypertrophy, which is the thickening of the ventricular walls, often due to conditions like high blood pressure or valve disease. Congenital heart defects can also involve abnormalities of the ventricles, affecting their size, shape, or function. Medical conditions impacting the ventricles are diagnosed through various methods, including electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms, and other cardiac imaging techniques. Treatment depends on the specific condition and may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or surgical interventions.