"The main message is that combination ACE-inhibitor/beta-blocker treatment in these high-risk patients has a lot to offer," lead author on the analysis, Dr John ...

Study: Increased vulnerability to atrial and ventricular arrhythmias caused by different types of inhaled tobacco or marijuana products. Image Credit: Hazem.m.kamal / Shutterstock In the present study ...

Certain heart arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, can disrupt blood flow and lead to the formation of blood clots that travel to the brain, increasing the risk of stroke. While arrhythmias ...

NHS patients can now self-monitor their heart health at home with the new Philips ePatch, a do-it-yourself device designed to streamline the diagnosis of heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional ...

IN patients with atrial arrhythmias the ventricular rate is primarily determined by the frequency of atrial-impulse generation and the functional refractory period of the atrioventricular node. It is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Electromechanical wave imaging, a high-frame rate ultrasound technique, localized atrial and ventricular ...

THE time-honored drug armamentarium for cardiac arrhythmias of digitalis, quinidine and procainamide has proved successful in most clinical circumstances. Toxicity to each of these agents, however, ...

Depending on the type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), medication can help slow or regulate a person’s heartbeat. Doctors will assess symptoms to decide the best medication. Medications for ...

Learn about the complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including arrhythmias, heart block, and heart failure, as ...

Nonsustained ventricular tachycardia, a type of arrhythmia, can cause short episodes of rapid heart rate and related symptoms. It usually doesn’t affect life expectancy, but treatment can help you ...