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Arrhythmias
Alternate Names : Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Dysrhythmias
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Arrhythmias Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome is dependent on several factors:
- The kind of arrhythmia -- whether it is an atrial arrhythmia (originating from the atrium) or a more dangerous arrhythmia such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation, which are potentially fatal.
- The ejection fraction of the heart, or the overall pumping ability of the heart. In other words, the percentage of blood that the heart pumps from the ventricles to the body with each beat.
- A person's differing response to the same arrhythmia.
Unfortunately, certain arrhythmias can sometimes cause sudden death.
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• Definition
• Arrhythmias Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Arrhythmias Symptoms & Signs
• Arrhythmias Prevention
• Arrhythmias Diagnosis & Tests
• Arrhythmias Treatment
• Arrhythmias Prognosis
• Arrhythmias Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Angina
• Angina - Stable
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Ectopic Heartbeat
• Heart Attack
• Heart Disease
• Heart Failure
• Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
• Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
• Sick Sinus Syndrome
• Stroke
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• CHEM-20
• Coronary Angiography
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• Holter Monitor (24h)
• Intracardiac Electrophysiology Study (EPS)
• Pulse
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Caffeine in the Diet
• Chest Pain
• CPR
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
• Paleness
Review Date : 2/11/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Harvard University.
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