Best Sleeping Position for Heart Palpitation
Find out the best sleeping position for heart palpitation on this guide. It’s been a long day. You are tired and finally climb into bed, ready for a good night’s sleep. But once again, you notice heart palpitations when lying down. Now you lie awake, worried that the irregular heartbeat when lying down means there […]
Gas Pain in Chest: Heartburn or Heart problems?
Can gas cause chest pain? The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It passes directly behind the heart. Acid or gas in the esophagus can cause irritation and lead to chest pain that mimics heart attack symptoms. It can be difficult to tell the difference between gas pain and a […]
Watchman Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that originates in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). When the heart is in atrial fibrillation the atria quiver and moves blood through the heart less effectively. This causes blood to pool in the heart and increases the risk of blood clot formation and stroke. People […]
How to prevent a stroke?
What is a stroke? A stroke happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked or significantly reduced. Blood supplies oxygen and nutrients to brain cells and when blood flow is interrupted brain cells begin to die. This process can happen in a matter of minutes. If you think someone is having […]
What are the challenges that arrhythmia patients can face amid the current pandemic?
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since the beginning of the pandemic we have experienced many changes to our way of life which have included lockdowns, work from home, school closures and remote learning, social distancing, masks and vaccines. The COVID-19 pandemic will come to an end but […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: How will it affect Arrhythmias?
COVID-19 was initially thought to be primarily a respiratory illness. However, over time we learned that it can also have a significant impact on other organ systems, including the heart. People with a history of cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of COVID-19 related complications, including hospitalization and death. COVID-19 infection puts additional stress on […]
What is the difference between a cardiologist and electrophysiologist?
Overview A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions which affect the heart. These may include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure, or abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). The heart has a complex electrical system which causes the heart muscle to contract and pump blood through the […]
Can stress cause AFib?
Negative emotions such as anger, stress, anxiety and sadness can trigger atrial fibrillation (AFib). Atrial fibrillation affects over 3 million people in the United States and is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). AFib can cause symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and decreased exercise capacity and can have a significant […]
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in Athletes
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are common abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which cause the upper chambers of the heart (atria) to beat too fast. The heart rhythm in atrial flutter is more regular and less chaotic than is seen with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is significantly more common than atrial flutter. These two arrhythmias […]
Magnesium and Heart Palpitations
Magnesium is an important nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Magnesium is found in a variety of foods and eating a healthy diet can usually meet all of the body’s magnesium needs. However, certain diseases, medications and dietary restrictions can cause magnesium deficiency. In these situations, magnesium supplements may be helpful. Magnesium helps […]
