Arrhythmia: A Problem With Your Heartbeat
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. When the heart beats too fast, it's called tachycardia. When it beats too slow, it's called bradycardia. An arrhythmia can also mean that your heart beats irregularly (skips a beat or has ... [... more]
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The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation seeks to save the lives and support the families of children young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. Page 1 of 2 It is not unusual for ... [... more]
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a condition characterized by abnormal electrical pathways in the heart that cause a disruption of the heart's normal rhythm (arrhythmia). The heartbeat is controlled by electrical signals that move through the ... [... more]
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What Is an Arrhythmia?
An arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. DCI Home: Heart and Vascular Diseases: Arrhythmia: What Is ... An arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an ... [... more]
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Types of Arrhythmia in Children
Patient informarion on the types of arrhythmias that are found in children. There are many different kinds of abnormal heart rhythms. If an abnormal rhythm occurs, it's important to find out what kind it is. Treatment recommendations depend on ... [... more]
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Children and Arrhythmia
If your child has been diagnosed with an abnormal heart rate, you're probably alarmed. That's understandable. But by learning more about your child's condition, you'll be less afraid. You'll also be better able to care for your child. If your ... [... more]
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Arrhythmia: A Problem With Your Heartbeat
Information about arrhythmia from the American Academy of Family Physicians. What is an arrhythmia? What causes an arrhythmia? Is an arrhythmia serious? How do I know if I have an arrhythmia? What's the treatment? An arrhythmia is a change in the ... [... more]
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