Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute

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The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center is led by internationally recognized cardiologist Dr. Andrea Natale and staffed by a team that includes some of the most prominent physicians and researchers in the field. In addition to caring for patients suffering from cardiac arrhythmias, the Institute is dedicated to furthering the understanding and treatment of this disease and serving as a primary educational resource for physicians around the world.

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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Aug 30

How do medications treat atrial fibrillation (AFib)?

Medications are effective in 30 percent to 60 percent of cases, but they may lose their effectiveness over time. In some cases, the medications may cause other types of irregular heartbeats.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Aug 28

Who is most at risk for atrial fibrillation?

The risk increases with age, especially over 60. In general, people with the following conditions are most at risk: Coronary artery disease; Congenital heart disease; Heart failure; Hypertension (high blood pressure); Cardiomyopathy; Diseased heart valves; Chronic lung disease; Pulmonary em
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Mar 17
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Mar 16

How are cardiac arrhythmias treated?

Options such as cardioversion or medication may alleviate symptoms of cardiac arrythmia. A procedure that often cures the problem is cardiac ablation, which creates a lesion in the heart area that fires abnormal electrical impulses.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Mar 16

How is a cardiac arrhythmia diagnosed?

A cardiac arrhythmia such as atrial fibrillation can be diagnosed in different ways. In addition to reviewing your medical history and symptoms, and performing a thorough physical exam, a physician may recommend one of the following diagnostic tests to examine the heart's structure or activity: ...
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Aug 15, 2016

How is atrial fibrillation (AFib) treated?

Medication or cardioversion may relieve symptoms. However, a procedure called cardiac ablation often is a cure. This involves creating a lesion in the heart area that fires abnormal electrical impulses.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Aug 14, 2016

What is the Maze procedure?

Maze procedure is a treatment for atrial fibrillation. During this procedure, a surgeon uses a series of accurately placed incisions in the right and left atria to destroy the impluses that cause atrial fibrillation.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Aug 10, 2016

What is an electrocardiogram (EKG)?

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, painless test to measure the heart’s electrical activity. The heart generates electrical signal that flows through your body. During this test, small electrical sensors, called electrodes, are put on your skin to sense the electricity that began in your
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Jul 29, 2016

What is cardiac ablation?

This treatment for cardiac arrhythmia or atrial fibrillation involves creating a lesion in the heart area that fires abnormal electrical impulses. This eliminates the cause of the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to pump blood more effectively.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Jul 27, 2016

What causes atrial fibrillation (AFib)?

Common causes of atrial fibrillation include: Coronary artery disease; Congenital heart disease; Heart failure; Hypertension (high blood pressure); Cardiomyopathy; Diseased heart valves; Chronic lung disease; Pulmonary embolism. Less-frequent causes include hyperthyroidism, pericarditis, an
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Jul 27, 2016

What is a normal heart rate?

When an adult is at rest, a normal heartbeat occurs about 60 to 100 times each minute.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Jul 08, 2016

What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?

Atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, is a common cardiac arrhythmia, or heart-rhythm disorder. It affects 3 million Americans. This abnormal heart rhythm occurs when several electrical impulses in the heart fire simultaneously instead of systematically. This causes a fast and haphazard heartbeat.
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Jul 08, 2016

What are the symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AFib)?

Although some people experience no symptoms, common symptoms of atrial fibrillation include: Palpitations (the heart feels like it is pounding or beating rapidly) Light-headedness or dizziness Shortness of breath An uncomfortable feeling in the chest Fatigue
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Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute answered
On Jul 06, 2016

What is an echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram (Echo) is an external test of the heart that uses high-frequency sound waves called ultrasound to look at the heart’s size, shape, and movement. The test shows the heart’s four chambers, its valves and walls, the blood vessels entering and leaving the heart, and the sac that surrou
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