Tuesday, October 31, 2023

What is an Arrhythmia and Why is it Important?

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Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm.  You can think of this as a time when a heart is not beating in its normal pattern.

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Why is an Arrhythmia Important?

Arrhythmias are important because a heart that is beating out of pattern is a heart that cannot pump blood effectively to the body.  When a patient has an arrhythmia, it is important to diagnose and treat the condition as quickly as possible.


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