You Should Know These Types of Arrhythmia (Abnormal Heart Rhythm)

You Should Know These Types of Arrhythmia (Abnormal Heart Rhythm)

There are many types of arrhythmia (known as irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm). Some of them may occur in the atria, while the other in the ventricles. People with arrhythmia may not develop a serious problem, but some heart arrhythmias can cause bothersome (or even life-threatening) signs and symptoms. Ventricular arrhythmias are considered more …

Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises the Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm

Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises the Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm

According to a study by scientists at Copenhagen University Hospital Gentoffe, people with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation), which is also a risk factor for stroke. The study involved more than four million people in Denmark, including 18,247 who had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants …