Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia Is…

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly or erratically. Arrhythmias are common, and even children can have them. The abnormal rhythms may be harmless or life-threatening, depending on whether the upper or lower part of the heart is affected, and how well the heart is able to continue pumping blood.

The 5 Most Common Arrhythmias

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Treatments for Arrhythmia

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Common Arrhythmia Cures

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Coping With Arrhythmia

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Doctor Checklist

4 key things to tell your doctor

60 - 100
The number of beats per minute
for a normal heart rate
American Heart Association

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Arrhythmia Q&As

Graham M. Bundy, MD Cardiothoracic Surgery Henrico Doctors' Hospital - HCA Virginia	Q	What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
	A	Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia, which is the incidence of the heart beating irregularly. AFib is caused by . . . Read More