My Journey with Heart Palpitations
October 3, 2009 by Jodi Barnhart
Filed under Heart Arrhythmias
The stress of trying to work my way up the corporate ladder took its toll on my health. Working long hours and striving to “achieve” caused a lot of stress, which developed into problems with my heart. I was weak, dizzy and light headed most of the time. I remember going to aerobic class and [...]
Types of Arrhythmia and Basic Terms
September 18, 2009 by Jodi Barnhart
Filed under Heart Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter (Rapid Heart Rate) – abnormal heart rhythm that happens in the atria of the heart Atrial Fibrillation – the heart is beating too fast and irregularly. You need to seek treatment and this may increase your risk of stroke. Arrhythmia – An irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat. Bpm – [...]
Supraventricular Tachycardia
September 7, 2009 by Jodi Barnhart
Filed under Heart Arrhythmias
According to Wikipedia: A supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) also known as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a rapid rhythm of the heart in which the origin of the heart beat is either in the atria or an electrical loop involving the AV node. This is in contrast to the potentially deadlier ventricular tachycardias, which are rapid [...]