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Patient Resources:
This section of our website contains
everything that one needs to know about arrhythmias, or irregular
heartbeat. It is
divided into six major parts:
1)
Different
Types of Arrhythmias. This section discusses in depth some of the
most frequently encountered arrhythmias. One can learn about symptoms,
causes, consequences, and treatment options for many different
arrhythmias.
2)
How a Diagnosis
is Made. This section gives a brief overview of how
Electrophysiologists make a diagnosis of an arrhythmia, including a
comprehensive discussion on the various diagnostic procedures for
Electrophysiology.
3)
Treatment Options for Arrhythmias. This section gives an
overview of
treatment approaches for arrhythmias. It contains detailed
discussion on various therapeutic procedures in
Electrophysiology.
4) Atrial
Fibrillation. This section is devoted especially for
atrial fibrillation, an arrhythmia that has received a great deal of
publicity lately because of its increasing prevalence and recently
available curative treatment options.
5)
Heart Failure. This
special section is devoted to the important topic of heart failure
and how an Electrophysiologist can help in the management of this
challenging condition.
6) Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ).
Some of the most frequently asked questions about arrhythmia in
general, and about specific procedures, are listed in this section.
7) Glossary. This
is a glossary of some of the most commonly used medical
terminologies in Electrophysiology.
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