Pacemakers Pacemakers You may need a pacemaker if you have an abnormal heartbeat. To understand how a pacemaker works, watch this video. It will also help you learn how to care for and live with your pacemaker....
Cardiac Arrhythmias Cardiac Arrhythmias The beating of your heart is very organized, taking its cue from a built-in electrical system. A normal heart rate is regular, at 60 to 100 beats per minute. An arrhythmia is any ...
Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation What is an arrhythmia? Arrhythmias (or dysrhythmias) are abnormal rhythms of the heart that cause the heart to pump less effectively. Normally, as the electrical impulse moves thr...
Arrhythmias Arrhythmias What is an arrhythmia? An arrhythmia (also referred to as dysrhythmia) is an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which can cause the heart to pump less effectively. Arrhythmias can cause proble...
Living with a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Living with a Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) With advances in technology, pacemakers and ICDs generally last five to seven years or longer (depending on usage and the type ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Frequently Asked Questions About Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Do cellular phones interfere with pacemakers or ICDs? The American Heart Association states that cellpho...
Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Overview of Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) Click Image to Enlarge What is a permanent pacemaker? A permanent pacemaker, a small device that is implanted under the skin ...
Why the Doctor Gives You an EKG or ECG Why the Doctor Gives You an EKG or ECG An electrocardiogram--abbreviated as either ECG or EKG--is a test that records the heart's electrical activity and turns it into a graph that can be read and an...