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Abnormal Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
What is an abnormal heartbeat? Abnormal heartbeat (whose medical name is arrhythmia) can be due to a variety of heart rhythm disorders. Abnormal heartbeat means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than 100 bpm, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too […]
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a common and serious disturbance of the electrical system of the heart. It is one of a number of conditions commonly referred to as ‘arrhythmias’ where the heart beats with an abnormal rhythm. If not recognised and correctly treated, AF can result in significant problems, including stroke and heart failure. HOW […]