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October, 2024

  • 6 October

    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 …