An arrhythmia has several possible causes. It may be congenital, or present at birth. It may develop due to environmental factors, such as emotional or mental stress. Lifestyle choices such as smoking ...

Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia are terms that both describe an abnormal heart rate or rhythm, with arrhythmia being the more commonly used term. An abnormal heart rate can be either faster (tachycardia) ...

A heart arrhythmia is when your heart beats too fast, too slow, or out of sync. Some arrhythmias can be genetic. A genetic arrhythmia happens when one or both of your parents pass down a gene change ...

This technology from Corify Care records the heart’s electrical activity in real time, speeding diagnosis and improving ...

Therapeutic doses of some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may lead to cardiotoxic concentration levels associated with increased risk of arrhythmia in certain groups of patients, ...

Cardiologists told Insider people under 30 are developing heart problems from taking herbal supplements. Common supplements like fish oil and bitter orange have been linked to heart problems. Loose ...

The human heart beats roughly 3 billion times during the course of an average lifetime. Every single time it beats, blood is drawn into its two upper chambers, held there briefly by a network of ...

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, ...

A new artificial intelligence-based approach can predict if and when a patient could die of cardiac arrest. The technology, built on raw images of patient's diseased hearts and patient backgrounds, ...

Vektor Medical, a medical technology company transforming cardiac arrhythmia care, announced key milestones achieved in 2025, a year defined by progress, innovation, and growth. Vektor's flagship ...