heart rhythm

February 18, 2021

Do You Need to See an Electrophysiologist?

A variety of problems can affect the heart’s size, shape and how well it’s able to function. These conditions range from high blood pressure and high cholesterol to coronary artery disease, valve damage and abnormal heartbeats, or arrhythmias. For some of these issues, a primary care provider can provide good care. For others, a cardiologist […]

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February 12, 2021

Heart Failure and Heart Rhythm: The Link You Need to Know About

The heart acts as a pump, sending oxygen-rich blood out to the body and oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs. To execute its duties, it must contract with sufficient power at a regular rate throughout our lives. In the average lifetime, the heart beats about 3 billion times. That’s a lot of work for one muscle. […]

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