About Arrhythmia http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Tachycardia-Fast-Heart-Rate_UCM_302018_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains tachycardia as a heartbeat that's too fast, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (BPM) in adults. Learn more. Thu, 02 May 2013 22:42:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Tachycardia-Fast-Heart-Rate_UCM_302018_Article.jsp 2013-05-02T22:42:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Bradycardia-Slow-Heart-Rate_UCM_302016_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains bradycardia as the medical term for a heart rate that's too slow, a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute (BPM) in adults. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Bradycardia-Slow-Heart-Rate_UCM_302016_Article.jsp 2013-04-03T17:20:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423777_Article.jsp What are the symptoms of Afib or AF? The American Heart Association explains the most common symptoms of atrial fibrillation or afib, the different types of afib, the symptoms of a stroke and the difference between the signs of a heart attack and the signs of afib. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423777_Article.jsp 2013-03-22T20:27:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atrial-Fibrillation-Medications_UCM_423781_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains afib medications, managing your prescriptions for afib, such as Blood thinners anticoagulants and much more. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:37:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atrial-Fibrillation-Medications_UCM_423781_Article.jsp 2013-02-21T16:37:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Prevention-Strategies-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423784_Article.jsp How do you prevent atrial fibrillation? The American Heart Association explains the best strategies for preventing afib, how to reduce your risk of complications associated with atrial fibrillation and how to to prevent or reduce your risk for stroke. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:03:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Prevention-Strategies-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423784_Article.jsp 2013-02-15T17:03:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Other-Rhythm-Disorders_UCM_302045_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains other rhythmn disorder such as Adams-Stokes disease, bundle branch block, long Q-T syndrome, and Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome. syncope. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:25:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Other-Rhythm-Disorders_UCM_302045_Article.jsp 2013-02-11T16:25:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Types-of-Arrhythmia-in-Children_UCM_302023_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the types of arrhythmias in children and the recommended treatments for arrhythmias in children. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:47:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Types-of-Arrhythmia-in-Children_UCM_302023_Article.jsp 2012-12-10T15:47:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atrial-Fibrillation-in-Children_UCM_423774_Article.jsp Atrial fibrillation is very rare in children. The American Heart Association explains what to do if your child has been diagnosed with afib. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:32:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atrial-Fibrillation-in-Children_UCM_423774_Article.jsp 2012-12-10T14:32:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Non-surgical-Procedures-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-Fib-or-AF_UCM_423782_Article.jsp What are the non-surgical procedures for atrial fibrillation? The American Heart Association explains the procedures for afib that do not require surgery, such as Electrical cardioversion, Radiofrequency ablation or catheter ablation, Pulmonary vein isolation ablation (PVI ablation or PVA) and AV node ablation with pacemakers. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:17:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Non-surgical-Procedures-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-Fib-or-AF_UCM_423782_Article.jsp 2012-12-07T21:17:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Why-Atrial-Fibrillation-AF-or-AFib-Matters_UCM_423776_Article.jsp Why is Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) a Problem? The American Heart Association explains the consequences of atrial fibrillation, the causes of afib, the risks of afib, how atrial fibrillation may cause a stroke, how afib may cause heart failure and how afib may cause additional heart rhythm problems. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:38:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Why-Atrial-Fibrillation-AF-or-AFib-Matters_UCM_423776_Article.jsp 2012-11-01T22:38:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Premature-Contractions_UCM_302043_Article.jsp A premature contraction feels like your heart "skipped a beat." Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:49:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Premature-Contractions_UCM_302043_Article.jsp 2012-10-25T18:49:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Conduction-Disorders_UCM_302046_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains conduction disorders. You can have a conduction disorder without having an arrhythmia, but some arrhythmias arise from conduction disorders. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Conduction-Disorders_UCM_302046_Article.jsp 2012-10-25T18:45:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Surgical-Procedures-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423783_Article.jsp What are the surgical procedures for atrial fibrillation? The American Heart Association explains the procedures for afib that require surgery, such as pacemakers and the Open-heart maze procedure. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:54:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Surgical-Procedures-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423783_Article.jsp 2012-10-25T17:54:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Who-is-at-Risk-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-AF-or-AFib_UCM_423773_Article.jsp Are you at risk for atrial fibrillation? Who is at risk for afib? The American Heart Association explains who is at risk for atrila fibrillation or afib and the risk factors for afib. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:11:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Who-is-at-Risk-for-Atrial-Fibrillation-AF-or-AFib_UCM_423773_Article.jsp 2012-10-18T21:11:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/What-is-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423748_Article.jsp What is Atrial Fibrillation? What is afib? The American Heart Association explains an irregular heartbeat, a quivering heart, and what happens to the heart during atrial fibrillation. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:09:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/What-is-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423748_Article.jsp 2012-10-18T21:09:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-Guidelines-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423779_Article.jsp What are the Treatment Guidelines of Atrial Fibrillation? The American Heart Association explains how to prevent a stroke, do you need aspirin or warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation, C.H.A.D.S. risk. Download our printable treatment guidelines chart. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:58:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-Guidelines-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423779_Article.jsp 2012-10-18T20:58:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-Options-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423780_Article.jsp How is atrial fibrillation treated? The American Heart Association explains the treatment for afib, afib medications, afib surgical procedures and afib non-surgical procedures. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:18:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-Options-of-Atrial-Fibrillation-AFib-or-AF_UCM_423780_Article.jsp 2012-10-18T20:18:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atrial-Fibrillation-AF-or-AFib_UCM_302027_Article.jsp What is atrial fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation, also called afib or af, is a quivering heartbeat or irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke and other heart-related complications. The American Heart Association explains your risk for atrial fibrillation or afib, the symptoms of atrial fibrillation or afib, diagnosis of atrial fibrillation or afib, treatment of atrial fibrillation or afib, and much more. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:47:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Atrial-Fibrillation-AF-or-AFib_UCM_302027_Article.jsp 2012-10-18T14:47:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/About-Arrhythmia_UCM_002010_Article.jsp What is an arrhythmia? The American Heart Association explains that arrhythmia refers to any change from the normal sequence of electrical impulses, such as atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, conduction disorders, rhythm disorders, ventricular fibrillation, premature contractions and more. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:40:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/About-Arrhythmia_UCM_002010_Article.jsp 2012-10-17T20:40:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Ventricular-Fibrillation_UCM_324063_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains ventricular fibrillation or v-fib as the most serious cardiac rhythm disturbance. The lower chambers quiver and the heart can't pump any blood, causing cardiac arrest. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:52:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Ventricular-Fibrillation_UCM_324063_Article.jsp 2012-09-05T18:52:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/AFib-Resources-and-FAQ_UCM_423786_Article.jsp Find afib resources for patients and healthcare professionals, plus a list of FAQs about atrial fibrillation. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:12:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/AFib-Resources-and-FAQ_UCM_423786_Article.jsp 2012-08-20T15:12:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-and-Prevention-of-Atrial-Fibrillation_UCM_423778_Article.jsp The American Heart Association explains the treatment of AFib and prevention of atrial fibrillation. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:31:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/Treatment-and-Prevention-of-Atrial-Fibrillation_UCM_423778_Article.jsp 2012-03-29T21:31:00Z http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/A-Heart-Attack-Atrial-Fibrillation-or-PAC_UCM_426835_Article.jsp Peter Culver began to notice fluttering sensations in his chest, especially when he was lying down at night just before falling asleep. Fearing he was on the verge of a heart attack, he made an appointment with his physician right away. Wed, 04 May 2011 13:51:00 GMT http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Arrhythmia/AboutArrhythmia/A-Heart-Attack-Atrial-Fibrillation-or-PAC_UCM_426835_Article.jsp 2011-05-04T13:51:00Z