Narrow-complex tachyarrhythmias are rapid heart rhythms originating in the upper heart chambers, characterized by a QRS duration of less than 120 milliseconds on an EKG. These arrhythmias can be ...
With symptoms such as a racing, fluttering heartbeat and shortness of breath, atrial fibrillation (AFib) is more than uncomfortable — it makes stroke five times more likely and, over time, can weaken ...
The rhythm is regular at a rate of 42 beats/min. The first five QRS complexes are wide (0.14 seconds), with no P waves seen before or after. However, a P wave appears immediately before the fifth QRS ...
Atrial fibrillation is a common but often silent heart condition, especially over 60. Learn the symptoms, risks and why early ...
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a quick test that demonstrates how your heart's electrical activity operates. It is run in both routine health check-ups and emergency situations to detect a range of ...
Intranasal etripamil is the first self-administered, on-demand therapy for PSVT, allowing treatment outside healthcare settings. The RAPID trial showed 64% of etripamil-treated patients returned to ...
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a heart condition that begins in the lower chambers of the heart. It causes the heart to beat very quickly at a rate of over 100 beats per minute. Symptoms of VT ...