What Is A Heart Arrhythmias
Health Encyclopedia: Arrhythmias
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia
Prevention
Taking steps to prevent
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Expert & Community Posts
Is My Heart Beating Too Hard?
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health ExpertI have high blood pressure, but I do not know the cause. I have been feeling like my heart is... Read more »
The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
By Lisa Nelson , Health ExpertLisa Nelson RD #12: Many individuals that visit MyHeartCentral are confused about the relationship... Read more »
Ask the Expert: What are Healthy Resting Heart Rates for Men and Women?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health ExpertQuestion: What are healthy resting heart rates for men and women of different ages? Answer: Normal... Read more »
Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Be Worried?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health ExpertA look of concern, maybe even fear flashed across the face of the young woman. I had just told... Read more »
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 »
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 »Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »High Dose Verapamil Problematic in Cluster Headache Treatment
Cluster headaches are often said to be the most painful of all headaches. They have been described as "boring," bearing, burning," "like a hot poker in the eye," and as "suicide headaches." ... Read more »Heart Pacemakers and ICD's Patient Guide
These electronic medical devices monitor heart rhythm and deliver appropriate electrical therapy when certain arrhythmias occur. Pacemakers and ICDs can be effective in extending and improving the... Read more »Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
The most common heart valve abnormality is called Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP), which affects between 5 percent and 20 percent of the population. It is more commonly found in women than men and... Read more »Images
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Simple Test Identifies Whos at High Risk After a Heart Attack
March 19, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) A two-in-one test may help save the lives of heart attack patients. New research from the University of Calgary, Canada shows two... Read summary »
New Heart Procedure Brings Results
October 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newer procedure that targets pulmonary veins may be more beneficial to patients with atrial fibrillation than a more... Read summary »
Hidden Heart Disease Impacts Endurance Athletes
July 13, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There are a few endurance athletes for whom regular athletic training will increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and even... Read summary »
Endurance Athletes Have Dysfunctional Right Ventricles
February 26, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Endurance sports can lead to potentially deadly changes in the heart, according to a new study. Belgian researchers report most... Read summary »
Heart Danger for Osteoporosis Drug Users
May 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug to prevent fractures in women with osteoporosis may be linked to an abnormal heart rhythm. A new study reveals... Read summary »
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