Understanding Heart Arrhythmias

ebook Understanding Medicine

By Pejman Hajbabaie

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Understanding Heart Arrhythmias: A Simplified Guide to Irregular Heartbeats, Diagnosis, and Modern Treatments

If you've ever felt your heart skip a beat, race without warning, or flutter unpredictably, you're not alone—and you're not without answers. Understanding Heart Arrhythmias is your clear, doctor-crafted guide to one of the most common—and often confusing—heart conditions affecting millions worldwide.

This book simplifies complex cardiology into an accessible, empowering journey for patients, caregivers, and anyone curious about how the heart's electrical system works. Whether you're living with atrial fibrillation, experiencing palpitations, or trying to understand a loved one's diagnosis, this guide offers practical support and up-to-date medical knowledge in plain language.


Inside You'll Discover:

  • How the heart's structure and electrical system work together
  • Common arrhythmias like AFib, SVT, PVCs—and how they're diagnosed
  • Rare but serious rhythm disorders and their warning signs
  • Step-by-step breakdown of ECGs, Holters, and EP studies
  • All categories of medications: beta blockers, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants
  • Advanced treatments: ablation, pacemakers, cardioversion, and ICDs
  • Lifestyle strategies, exercise safety tips, and diet for arrhythmia prevention
  • Special considerations for children, the elderly, and athletes
  • A full chapter on when to seek emergency care vs home management
  • Understanding Heart Arrhythmias