Arrhythmias

Learn how to take antiarrhythmic medications safely.

Learn what cardiac arrest is, what the risks are for it, and what you should do if you notice someone having cardiac arrest.

As the name suggests, premature ventricular contractions are contractions in the lower chambers of the heart that occur too early in the rhythm sequence. These contractions, also called Paces, are common, particularly in older adults. This video discusses what effect these contractions can have on your health.

Bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly and can cause problems. Learn how it's diagnosed, and what treatments can help.

Tachycardia is when the heart beats too fast. Find out what symptoms it causes, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments can help manage it.

Disorders in the heart's electrical system can lead to arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rhythm. There are many types of arrhythmias and they're classified by where they occur in the heart and their pattern of abnormality. This segment will explain the arrhythmia known as Atrial Fibrillation.

Watch this to learn what atrial fibrillation is, some symptoms of it, and different treatments for it.

Disorders in the heart's electrical system can lead to arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rhythm. There are many types of arrhythmias and they're classified by where they occur in the heart and their pattern of abnormality. This segment will explain the arrhythmia known as Atrial Fibrillation.

Viewers will learn what steps they should take to manage their atrial fibrillation at home.

If you've been diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and you're under the care of a cardiologist, take the medications prescribed for you, and you make lifestyle changes where needed so you can live the best quality life possible.

Follow this checklist to manage your medications for atrial fibrillation.

Watch this to know when to call your doctor to avoid discomfort or any more serious problems of atrial fibrillation.

When diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, the first line treatment that cardiologists typically recommend is medications. However, over time the medications may no longer be effective or may not provide symptom relief. In these cases your health care provider may recommend a heart procedure known as catheter ablation.

Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to beat out of rhythm. To get the heart beating normally again, sometimes the heart is 'shocked' into normal rhythm. The idea of shocking the heart may be intimidating, but it's actually a quick and painless procedure.

Watch how Kersey has lived and made lifestyle changes after being diagnosed with heart disease.