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  2. Target heart rate for exercise | University of Iowa Health Care

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    Your target heart rate is 50 to 85 percent of your maximum heart rate. It is the level at which your heart is beating with moderate to high intensity. To determine your maximum heart rate, take 220 and subtract your age. Last reviewed September 2023. Sustaining a workout at this pace improves cardiorespiratory endurance.

  3. Reasons why cardiac rehab is worth It | University of Iowa...

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    Benefits beyond heart health. Going through cardiac rehab results in a healthier lifestyle, due to weight loss, increased muscle tone and strength, decreased blood pressure, decreased insulin resistance, and improved lipids. The program helps you quit smoking, lowers your stress level, and prevents osteoporosis.

  4. 5 lifestyle changes for AFib | University of Iowa Health Care

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    Limit caffeine and alcohol. Limiting caffeine and alcohol can reduce arrhythmia symptoms. Caffeine is a stimulant and can speed up your heart rate. Changes in your natural heart rhythm can cause an Afib episode. Alcohol can raise your blood pressure and trigger an Afib episode. Binge drinking is also strongly associated with episodes of Afib.

  5. Pharmacology: NICU Handbook | University of Iowa Health Care...

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    An acceptable trough is < 2 mcg/ml, with an optimal target ≤ 1.0. Peak levels are not necessary for patients being treated with a course of antibiotics without an identified organism. If obtained, an acceptable peak is 5 – 12 mcg/ml and should be obtained 30 minutes after the end of a 30 minute infusion or immediately after the end of a 1 ...

  6. Are wearable health and fitness data trackers reliable?

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    Oxygen saturation. Some wearable activity trackers and smartwatches also include technology like a pulse oximeter, a device that uses light to measure how much oxygen is in the blood. This technology can yield fairly accurate results. While this may seem like a helpful fitness measurement, it’s not necessary for most people, Lee notes.

  7. Heart palpitations: Frequently asked questions | University of...

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    Print Heart palpitations: Frequently asked questions. A perception of irregularity of the pulse, an uneasiness in the chest, a flip-flopping in the chest; frequently people describe their palpitations as "my heart stops." Certainly a feeling of strong pulse throughout the chest, head, and neck could well be described as a palpitation.

  8. Gastrointestinal: NICU Handbook | University of Iowa Health Care...

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    Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis. Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammatory intestinal disease of newborn infants. Nationwide, NEC affects 1-3% of all NICU admissions and 7% of infants with birth weights less than 1500g. Mortality rate nationwide is around 20-30%. Incidence varies inversely with birth weight and gestational age.

  9. Cardiac Ablation | University of Iowa Health Care

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    1-319-356-7102. Show additional numbers. Refer a Patient. Find a Provider. Cardiac ablation is a procedure used to treat an irregular heartbeat, also known as arrhythmia. Your provider may recommend a cardiac ablation if you have an arrhythmia and: You haven’t been able to control your heart rate or rhythm with medicine.

  10. Abnormal Heart Rate Symptoms and Treatment - University of Iowa...

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    If your heartbeat changes for no identifiable reason, talk to your doctor about it—especially if you have a history of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) or heart disease. It’s also a good idea to talk to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: Feeling tightness in the chest. Feeling out of breath. Feeling sluggish or fatigued.

  11. Respiratory: PICU Handbook | University of Iowa Health Care Stead...

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    RR = respiratory rate; IT = inspiratory time; PS = pressure support; FiO2 = fraction of inspired oxygen; PIP = peak inspiratory pressure; Plateau Pressure = airway pressure measured at end inspiration with inspiratory hold maneuver (helps to differentiate cause of high PIP) (PIP – pause pressure)