Arrhythmia

Types of arrhythmias, their symptoms, and available treatment options.

The Impact of Caffeine on Heart Arrhythmias

A cup of coffee with a heart symbol in a bright kitchen, representing the relationship between caffeine and heart arrhythmias, focusing on caffeine's effects on heart health.

What is Caffeine and How Does It Affect the Body? Caffeine is a natural stimulant most commonly found in coffee, tea, and various energy drinks. It works by stimulating the central nervous system, helping you stay alert and preventing the onset of tiredness. This effect occurs because caffeine blocks adenosine, a neurotransmitter responsible for relaxation and sleepiness, from binding to …

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How Sleep Apnea Can Trigger Heart Arrhythmias

person using a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea and heart arrhythmias. The CPAP device helps maintain oxygen levels during sleep, reducing the risk of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation and bradycardia caused by sleep apnea.

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This condition can lead to poor sleep quality and various health issues if left untreated. There are two main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway, and …

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Top Medications for Managing Arrhythmias

Top medications for managing arrhythmias, including various pills, capsules, and tablets, arranged in a clinical setting. This image represents arrhythmia medications such as beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, sodium channel blockers, potassium channel blockers, anticoagulants, and digitalis glycosides, used in heart rhythm treatment and arrhythmia management.

Understanding Arrhythmias: Causes and Symptoms Arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats caused by improper electrical impulses that regulate the heartbeat. These can result in the heart beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly. The most common causes of arrhythmias include heart disease, high blood pressure, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, excessive caffeine intake, stress, and certain medications. Symptoms of arrhythmias can …

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