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 [...]
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 [...]
Arrhythmia Symptoms
Arrhythmia Symptoms Some arrhythmias can occur without even knowing it, while others may cause the feeling of the lightheadedness, heart “racing,” or dizziness. At some point, many adults have had short lived heart rhythm changes. Certain heart rhythms, especially the ones that last long enough to affect the function of the heart, can be serious [...]
Substances & Heart Rhythm Disorders
Substances & Heart Rhythm Disorders There are many substances that may affect the electrical system of the heart and change its ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body. Many prescription, over-the-counter and illegal drugs, as well as tobacco, certain foods, alcohol and other substances, may affect the heart’s electrical signals that trigger it [...]
How to Prevent Arrhythmias
How to Prevent Arrhythmias It’s easy to diagnose an arrhythmia. Simply wear a Holter monitor or a 2 week loop monitor and it is likely the physician will catch it. Treating arrhythmias is also doable with an EP study that involves placing EP Catheters in the heart and destroying the pathway that is causing it [...]