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10
Sep

Treatment for Arrhythmias Part II of II

Devices for Heart Failure – A cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device is a special pacemaker for patients with heart failure.   The implanted device paces the left and right ventricles together.   This helps to resynchronize muscle contractions and improve the efficiency of a weakened heart. Cardioversion – Cardioversion is when an electrical shock is given to the heart to convert an abnormal rhythm back to [...]

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07
Sep

Treatment for Arrhythmias Part I of II

Treatment for Arrhythmias To select the best treatment plan it is important to know the underlying cause of the heart rhythm disorder.   In general, it is best to treat with the least invasive option that effectively controls the heart rhythm disorder.  There are several options for treatment.   Listed below are treatment options from the least [...]

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