then the rhythm is referred to as “atrial bigeminy” as seen in this strip above. If a PAC occurs when the AV node has not yet recovered from the refractory period, it will fail to conduct to ...

Heart rhythm problems can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and cardiac arrest if left untreated. They happen when ...

Walking at a brisker pace could slash the risk of heart rhythm problems, according to a study. The findings “suggest brisk ...

Patients requiring a pacemaker often have atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the risk of thromboembolism and, consequently, the risk of morbidity and mortality. To maintain sinus rhythms ...

Christensen, Clayton M. "We've Got Rhythm! Medtronic Corp.'s Cardiac Pacemaker Business (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 698-056, March 1998.

In the HYPO group, one patient had multiple isolated premature atrial contractions and a nonsustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. This arrhythmia was also missed by the attending ...