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Treatment for arrhythmia is only necessary if the condition is increasing the risk of more severe arrhythmia or a complication, or if the symptoms are severe. The various arrhythmias require different treatments. 1.         Treatments for bradycardia If bradycardia occurs due to an underlying condition, a doctor will need to treat that condition first. If they […] Read More

To diagnose an arrhythmia or find its cause, doctors use tests including: • EKG. An electrocardiogram records the electrical activity of your heart. You wear small electrode patches on your chest, arms, and legs for the quick, painless test, which you take in your doctor’s office. • Holter monitor. This is a portable EKG (also […] Read More

Arrhythmias are divided up by the place where they happen. If they start in the ventricles, or lower chambers of your heart, they’re called ventricular. When they begin in the atria or upper chambers, they’re called supraventricular. Doctors also group them by how they affect your resting heart rate. Bradycardia is a heart rate of […] Read More

• Age. The chances go up as you get older. • Lifestyle. Alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs can raise your risk. • Medical conditions. High blood pressure, diabetes, low blood sugar, obesity, sleep apnea, and autoimmune disorders are among the conditions that may cause heart rhythm problems. • Environment. Especially a bad one, like air […] Read More

You could have arrhythmia even if your heart is healthy. Or it could happen because of: • The wrong balance of electrolytes (such as sodium or potassium) in your blood; • Heart injury or changes such as reduced blood flow or stiff heart tissue; • Healing process after heart surgery; • Infection or fever; • […] Read More

An arrhythmia can be silent, meaning you don’t notice any symptoms. Your doctor may spot an uneven heartbeat during a physical exam. If you have symptoms, they may include: • Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heartbeats, fluttering, or “flip-flops”); • Pounding in your chest; • Dizziness or feeling lightheaded; • Fainting; • Shortness of breath; […] Read More

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. It means your heart is out of its usual rhythm. It may feel like your heart skipped a beat, added a beat, or is “fluttering.” It might feel like it’s beating too fast (which doctors call tachycardia) or too slow (called bradycardia). Or you might not notice anything. Arrhythmias […] Read More

The signs and symptoms of a heart attack include: • Prolonged or severe chest pain or discomfort not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. This involves uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center or left side of the chest that can be mild or strong. This pain or discomfort often lasts more than a […] Read More

If you have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, it is important that you continue your treatment plan. Get regular follow-up care to control your condition and prevent complications. • Receive follow-up care It is critical to get routine medical care and to take all medicines regularly, as your doctor prescribes. Do not change the […] Read More

Your treatment plan depends on how severe the disease is, the severity of your symptoms, and any other health conditions you may have. Possible treatments for coronary heart disease include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, or procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention. Your doctor will consider your 10-year risk calculation when […] Read More