Heart rhythm disturbances can range from the merely annoying to life-threatening. Here are several articles related to the major cardiac arrhythmias and their treatment.
Atrial Fibrillation
Here are several articles related to this common arrhythmia, which is responsible for thousands of strokes each year, and many more disrupted lives.
Bundle Branch Block
A discussion of this common ECG finding, and how it should be managed.
Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
IST is a real medical problem, and not "in your head." Here's a common-sense discussion of this common arrhythmia.
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVCs)
Read why PVCs are like bear droppings.
Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
A review of a common cause of sudden death in young people.
Pacemakers
A review of pacemakers - what they are, what they do, and what to expect when you get one.
Should You Have an Implantable Defibrillator?
Implantable defibrillators (ICDs) are superb at preventing sudden death - the trick is to identify high-risk patients, and to have a doc who understands that your life is just as important to you as Vice President Cheney's is to him.
The Strange Life of Amiodarone
What you need to know about this commonly used antiarrhythmic drug - the most effective, yet most toxic, antiarrhythmic drug on the market.
