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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Arrhythmias Prevention

Health Encyclopedia: Arrhythmias

Alternative Names

Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia


Prevention

Taking steps to prevent coronary artery disease may reduce your chance of developing an arrhythmia. These steps include not smoking; eating a well-balanced, low-fat diet; and exercising regularly.


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Health Guide

Arrhythmia Patient Guide
...Cures Arrhythmias. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. New Device Helps Treat Abnormal Heart Rhythms. Reuters Health Information Services, Inc., May 10, 1999. Abben RP,... 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 »
Arrhythmias
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia Treatment When an arrhythmia is serious, urgenttreatment may be required to restore a normal rhythm.... 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 »
Arrhythmias
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia Symptoms Fast or slow heart beat (palpitations) Skipping beats Fainting ... Read more »

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