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Bookmark or Share- Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) Causes - Mayo ClinicYou might learn you have hypoxemia when you see a doctor for shortness of breath or another breathing-related problem. Or you might share the results of an at-home pulse oximetry test with your doctor. If you use a pulse oximeter at home, be aware of factors that can make the results less accurate:
- Tachycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicA pacemaker is a small device that's surgically placed under the skin in the chest area. When the device senses an irregular heartbeat, it sends an electrical pulse that helps correct the heart's rhythm. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). This battery-powered device is placed under the skin near the collarbone.
- Bradycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicOne or more wires are inserted into a major vein under or near the collarbone and guided to the heart using X-rays as a guide. One end of each wire is secured at the appropriate area in the heart, while the other end is attached to a device (pulse generator) implanted under the skin beneath the collarbone.
- Bradycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicSymptoms. A slower than typical heartbeat (bradycardia) can prevent the brain and other organs from getting enough oxygen, possibly causing these signs and symptoms:
- Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health? - Mayo ClinicChecking your pulse pressure may help your care team predict your risk of heart and blood vessel events, such as heart attacks and strokes. A pulse pressure greater than 60 is a risk factor for heart disease, especially for older adults. Stiffness of the body's largest arteries is the leading cause of increased pulse pressure in older adults.
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