Heart Arrhythmia
- Heart Attack Prognosis - Learn about Arrhythmias, Atrioventricular (AV) block
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Prognosis
Heart attacks may be rapidly fatal, evolve into a chronic disabling condition, or lead to full recovery. The long-term prognosis for both length and quality of life after a heart attack depends on its severity, the amount of damage sustained by the heart muscle, and the preventive measures taken afterward.
Patients who have had a heart attack have a higher risk of a second heart attack. Although no tests can absolutely predict whether another heart attack will occur, patients can avoid...
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From Our Sources
Arrhythmia Patient Guide
An arrhythmia is any type of irregular heartbeat. It may present itself as a skipped beat, a rapid or slow heart rate, or a continuous... Read more »
Arrhythmias
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart rate (pulse) or heart rhythm, such as beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or... Read more »
Heart Arrhythmia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
An arrhythmia is an irregular rhythm of the heartbeat.The heart has an intricate electrical system that synchronizes its beating. Controlled by its... Read more »
Heart Arrhythmia Linked to Alzheimer's
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