Spotting an Arrhythmia

Heart Health December 19, 2008
Do You Have an Abnormal Heart Rhythm? Know What to Look For Not everyone's heart beats the same way. But for some people, a different kind of heartbeat could be the sign of a problem. Whether the heart is beating too fast or too slow, an arrhythmia can often be a warning light for several conditions, or signal an increased risk of cardiac arrest. While many types of arrhythmia can be treated with lifestyle changes or medication, some require more serious intervention. The most serious abnormal heart rhythms could require a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator. Connect: Being diagnosed with an arrhythmia can be scary and may seem overwhelming. It may help to share your experience with others who are going through the same thing at Heart Health message board. Heart Healthy News Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women Vitamin D Vital for the Heart Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates Another Study Warns of Risk from Cardiac Surgery Drug Watch Your Cholesterol Anyone who is concerned about their heart should be concerned about their cholesterol. Check out the Cholesterol Health Corner for all the answers! Preparing for Your Weight-Loss Procedure It is important to be fully prepared before having weight-loss surgery. Find out what questions you should be asking your doctor. NeverSayDiet Community Challenge Sign up for the six-week Community Challenge and get daily exercise and nutrition assignments from a personal trainer and a nutritionist so you can make your New Year's resolution a reality this year. ADVERTISEMENT	NEWSLETTERS Click to sign up in one click! Diet & Fitness: Diets, workouts and weight loss secrets Arthritis: The latest information on arthritis and treatments Women's Wellness: Need-to-know information for your health and wellness More free newsletters>>> VIDEOS Is your house making you sick? The facts about uterine fibroids Secrets to a great memory ADVERTISEMENT
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