People Living With Arrhythmias
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia
Treatment
When an arrhythmia is serious, you may need urgent treatment to restore a normal rhythm. This may include:
- Electrical "shock" therapy (defibrillation or cardioversion)
- Implanting a temporary pacemaker to interrupt the arrhythmia
- Medications given through a vein (intravenous)
Sometimes, getting better treatment for your angina or heart failure will decrease the chance of having...
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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 »
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 »
Heart Arrhythmia Linked to Alzheimer's
According to a new study, people who a type of heart rhythm problem known as atrial fibrillation (AF) are more likely to develop dementia problems... Read more »
Procedure could replace warfarin for arrhythmia
Scientists say a procedure that involves closing off the heart's left atrial appendage could offer an alternative to long-term treatment with the... Read more »
Heart Attack Prognosis: Learn about Arrhythmias, Atrioventricu...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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