Ventricular tachycardia arises from an abnormal electrical focus or circuit in the myocardium of the ventricle and is usually manifested as a tachyarrhythmia with a wide QRS complex on ...

Recurrent arrhythmia, where irregular heart rhythms return even after treatment, can present challenges and increase the risk of complications, but can be managed with a cardiologist’s help and ...

Targeting high-normal potassium levels reduced the risk of arrhythmias, hospitalization for heart failure or arrhythmia and death compared with no intervention, according to late-breaking research ...

iRhythm Technologies reports high prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias in type 2 diabetes patients associated with chronic kidney disease, highlighting early detection importance. iRhythm Technologies, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Compared with placebo, dapagliflozin reduced risk for ventricular arrhythmias, cardiac arrest and sudden death, ...

Transient idiopathic arrhythmias are temporary heart rhythm disturbances without a clear cause, which can be harmless or require treatment if symptoms are frequent. Diagnosis can be challenging, as ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the VMAP study, a noninvasive forward-solution computational ECG mapping system met accuracy goals for ...

Older male athletes with a long history of endurance training appear to be at a higher risk of developing myocardial fibrosis, and this scarring is associated with a heightened risk of ventricular ...

Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...

Asystole (ay-sis-stuh-lee) is when there’s no electricity or movement in your heart. That means you don’t have a heartbeat. It’s also known as flatline. That’s because doctors check the rhythm of your ...