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 ...

Third-degree heart block usually involves treatment with a temporary or permanent pacemaker. In some situations, treatment may include medications or synthetic hormones. Third-degree heart block, also ...

There are three types of second degree heart block, also called atrioventricular (AV) block. In type I the signal sometimes does not reach the ventricles, causing skipped beats. It is often benign and ...

The knowledge that recovering Covid-19 patients face an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia(Opens in a new window) complications, is one factor contributing to the ...

In adults, a typical resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute, but structural or electrical disorders of the heart can cause it to rise or fall. Medications, a lack of sleep, and stress may ...

Arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythms, are common complications of HCM. The thickened heart muscle disrupts the electrical pathways that coordinate heartbeat, leading to arrhythmias. Atrial ...

Complete heart block means that there’s a complete separation of electrical activity between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. Without prompt medical attention, it can be fatal. Your heart ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — ECG patch monitoring after receiving an irregular pulse notification on the Apple Watch ...

A 31-year-old woman with no significant medical history presents with intermittent heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and fatigue provoked by exercise. Can you make the diagnosis? A ...