A few years ago I was out walking with an older relative when she suddenly stopped and put her hands out for support. Her heartbeat had gone haywire, causing chest pains and making her feel ...
When you have transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), proteins called amyloids build up in your heart, stiffening the muscle and interfering with its ability to pump blood throughout the body.
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Depending on the type of irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), medication can help slow or regulate a person’s heartbeat. Doctors will assess symptoms to decide the best medication. Medications for ...
Aug. 31 (UPI) --A new study finds a quarter of all post-menopausal women may develop irregular or rapid heartbeats, known as atrial fibrillation, with stress and insomnia being the leading ...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- Atrial fibrillation is one of the fastest growing heart disorders in the U.S. Doctors can treat it successfully by burning and scarring faulty heart tissue, but cardiac ...
Middle-aged folks who don't exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased ...
There are times you would feel your heart has suddenly skipped a beat, meaning you have had a palpitation. According to experts, rapid fluttering or heartbeating can cause heavy, pounding beats. While ...
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