Atrial fibrillation, a type of heart arrhythmia, is a leading cause of stroke. Additionally, strokes may be associated with arrhythmia onset. However, such arrhythmias tend to resolve within a few ...

Experts discuss the growing role of early detection and predictive strategies in managing arrhythmias—particularly atrial fibrillation—highlighting the impact of wearable technology, challenges in ...

Recent trials of intensive glycemic control suggest a possible link between hypoglycemia and excess cardiovascular mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. Hypoglycemia might cause arrhythmias ...

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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is the most common test to diagnose arrhythmia, and recording one as early as possible after heart palpitations can be helpful. Blood tests, stress tests, and chest x-rays ...

Researchers identified a lipid that is involved in regulating cardiac ion channels, providing insights into possible mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias in heart failure and a potential pathway for ...

Heart rhythm disorders, commonly known as arrhythmias, are linked to palpitations or a racing heart. However, a growing number of cases in India are “silent” as they have little to no symptoms until ...

Health care professionals should become more familiar with medications that cause irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias, according to "Drug-Induced Arrhythmias," a new scientific statement from ...

Concomitant cardiac arrhythmias are commonly seen in patients with hypertension, although the mechanism of this association is unclear. The contribution of hypertension to the development of atrial ...

Most of the deaths occur in the larger, lower-risk subgroups. Modified from Myerburg et al. 10 with the permission of the publisher. Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Sudden Death from Cardiac ...

Seizures can increase the risk of arrhythmias. Additionally, seizure medications may cause arrhythmias alongside other cardiovascular problems. Arrhythmias occur when the heart beats abnormally.