Disorders in the heart's electrical system can lead to arrhythmias, or an abnormal heart rhythm. There are many types of arrhythmias and they're classified by where they occur in the heart and their pattern of abnormality. This segment will explain the arrhythmia known as Atrial Fibrillation.
If your heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly, you have an arrhythmia. It's a problem with the rhythm of your heart. For many people, an arrhythmia is harmless. But for some, it can be life-threatening.
Tachycardia is when the heart beats too fast. Find out what symptoms it causes, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments can help manage it.
Bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly and can cause problems. Learn how it's diagnosed, and what treatments can help.
This procedure corrects an abnormal heart rhythm. It uses energy pulses to change the way your heart's electrical signals flow.
An ICD helps people with serious heart rhythm problems. It sits in the chest, and sends a shock to the heart when it senses an abnormal rhythm. See how it works, and how it saves lives.
A pacemaker is a small device that helps the heart beat normally. See how it's put in the chest, and how it uses electrical signals to keep the heart on track.
