A supraventricular arrhythmia is an irregular heart rate that begins above the ventricles, or lower chambers of the heart. Most, but not all, supraventricular arrhythmias begin in the atria, or top ...

Arrhythmias are due to problems with your heart’s electrical pathways, affecting its rate or rhythm. Heart conditions, electrolyte imbalances, and certain medications are among the causes that can ...

If left untreated, certain arrhythmias can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Arrhythmia management techniques include making lifestyle changes and taking prescribed medications.

A doctor may recommend surgery for arrhythmia when medications and lifestyle changes haven’t been effective. The different types of arrhythmia surgeries each aim to restore a regular heart rhythm.

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 ...

The Apple Watch is capable of detecting multiple types of arrhythmias, according to research stemming from the Apple Heart Study, with the wearable device able to determine more versions than the ...

The recent Apple Heart Study revealed that the Apple Watch has the capability to identify heart arrhythmias. Stanford Medicine, together with the Cupertino giant found out that this wearable gadget ...

iRhythm Technologies reports high prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias in type 2 diabetes patients associated with chronic kidney disease, highlighting early detection importance. iRhythm Technologies, ...

The sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulation, according to an experimental study from Linköping University, Sweden, published in Science Advances. Estrogen impact seems to ...