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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Risk score may predict abnormal heart rhythm

March 04, 2009
Weighing a combination of risk factors could help doctors predict which patients are the most likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study suggests. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

Lisa Nelson RD #12: Many individuals that visit MyHeartCentral are confused about the relationship... Read more »

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How much omega-3 should you take?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...from heart disease (heart attack and sudden death), abnormal heart rhythms (particularly atrial... Read more »

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The Heart-Bone Health Connection
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...progress, magnesium deficiency can even result in abnormal heart rhythms from the common, like... Read more »

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Where can I find potassium? Can I eat too much?
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...toxicity or having too much potassium may manifest as abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations... Read more »

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My heart is thick, why? Causes of left ventricular hypertrophy
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...problems inevitably occur. The heart begins to stiffen, abnormal heart rhythms become more... Read more »

Health Guide

Arrhythmias
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia Prevention Taking steps to prevent coronary artery disease may reduce your chance of developing an... Read more »
Heart failure
...ACE inhibitor if you have heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Treat arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and keep your heart rate under control. Treat an underlying thyroid... Read more »
Heart palpitations
Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like your heart is pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat, or may feel skipped or... Read more »
Hepatic ischemia
...lead to hepatic ischemia. Such conditions may include: Heart failure Abnormal heart rhythms Dehydration Severe bleeding Infection Read more »
Lithium overdose
...Alternative Names Eskalith; Lithane; Lithobid; Lithonate; Lithotabs Symptoms Abnormal heart rhythms Breathing difficulties Coma ... Read more »

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Results of a recent study at Northwestern University show that patients with enlarged hearts demonstrated a 78-percent reduction in mortality rates... Read summary »

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