Heart rhythm problems-whether slow, fast, or irregular-are very common. Some are benign while some may lead to sudden death. That got your attention, didn't it? Learn about heart rhythm management while having fun reading interesting anecdotes, corny jokes and poignant stories about this growing field in medicine.
If you or a loved one has a heart rhythm issue or you just want to learn more about this growing field, Live Better Electrically is your guide to symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options including medication, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICDs), ablation, and atrial fibrillation management.
Dr. Higgins is a recognized pioneer in the field of heart rhythm treatment and cardiac electrophysiology (EP). He is also the chairman of the Department of Cardiology and director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, CA one of the US News Top 20 Heart Hospitals.
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1. Introduction 2. What is an arrhythmia? 3. Symptoms-from sudden death to none at all 4. Six steps to diagnose your heart rhythm issue 5. How to document your rhythm problem 6. How to save a life with CPR 7. Arrhythmias 101: Slow and fast 8. Risk factors 9. Diet and over-the-counter drugs 10. Finding the right doctor 11. Blood thinners and prescription medications 12. Devices 1: So you need a pacemaker 13. Devices 2: So you need a defibrillator 14. Ablation 15. Safety and ablation 16. Atrial fibrillation 17. Heart Failure 18. Future advances-some available today 19. Summary 20. Additional Resources