Arrhythmia Posts

Lost your beat? Get it back

Heart Care Jun 7, 2022

If you’ve been feeling a bit out of rhythm lately, it could be due to an arrhythmia, or change in ...Read More

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: 3 things to know

Heart Care Jul 24, 2019

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device placed in patients who have had a cardiac arrest or are at high ...Read More

$Woman timing her run - Ejection fraction$

Ejection fraction: A number you should take to heart

Heart Care Nov 26, 2018

The American Heart Association defines ejection fraction as “a measurement, expressed as a percentage, of how much blood the left ...Read More

Holiday heart is real

Heart Care Jun 22, 2017

As the Fourth of July approaches, beware of consuming too much alcohol during the holiday festivities. Beyond regrettable decisions, heavy ...Read More

If you faint, see your doctor

Heart Care Jun 19, 2017

According to the American Heart Association, about 41 percent of Americans have fainted at some time in their lives, and ...Read More

The beat goes on: What to know about pacemakers

Heart Care Oct 12, 2016

Advancements in medical technology are making long relied on pacemakers even more effective in protecting overall heart health. A pacemaker ...Read More

Palpitations: A change in your heartbeat

Heart Care Mar 24, 2016

Heart palpitations are common and can feel like your heart is missing or skipping a beat, adding an extra beat, ...Read More

Steer clear of energy drinks to protect your heart

Heart Care Mar 11, 2016

You’ll want to read this if you depend on energy drinks to get through the day. These popular beverages can ...Read More

Heart condition? Check your medicine cabinet

Heart Care Sep 2, 2015

Some medicines aren’t safe for people with heart conditions because they make heart problems worse or interfere with heart medications, ...Read More