Arrhythmia Blogs

Last month, a colleague told me her 72-year-old dad was getting a pacemaker. It came as a shock, since he was fit, spry, and an avid cyclist. But after he got the pacemaker, he realized how much his heart was struggling. Could you need a pacemaker?

Recently, a reader on my blog asked me for the typical and atypical signs of atrial fibrillation (AF). That’s a good question because some people have AF and don’t know it. Yet, if left untreated it can cause long-term complications. Here’s why…

One of the top cardiovascular problems I receive questions about from my readers is atrial fibrillation (AF). That’s not a surprise since more than 2.2 million Americans have this cardiovascular problem.  

Folks are often concerned when they are told that their own heart beat is "out of rhythm." To allay some fears about ”irregular” heartbeats, I’d like to start at the beginning with the SA node.

I must admit that, a few years ago when I first started worrying about the effects of wireless technology, I had as much resistance as everyone else we knew. After all, it meant considering that I might have to re-think many of the day-to-day conveniences that I truly enjoyed!  

There are many lifestyle choices you can make to help prevent arrhythmia.

There are many types of arrhythmias, but basically the term refers to an irregular heart rhythm, which can also be noted as an irregular pulse.

To prevent arrhythmias, you’ll need to minimize caffeine, sugar, and alcohol intake.

How to determine if you have an arrhythmia.