Ventricular arrhythmia occurs when the heart’s lower chambers beat out of sync, which can prevent the heart from effectively pumping blood throughout the body. Diagnosis of ventricular arrhythmia ...

SAN FRANCISCO — While renal denervation achieved its goals of lowering blood pressure and heart rate in a small series of especially high-risk patients with drug-resistant hypertension, it also ...

Hypokalemia and even low-normal plasma potassium levels increase the risk of ventricular arrhythmias among patients with cardiovascular disease. An assessment of a strategy of actively increasing ...

June 17, 2003 - Progressive left ventricular (LV) remodeling and poor LV function following myocardial infarction (MI) are associated with increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias, according to the ...

Premature ventricular contractions are common but should not be disregarded, especially if they interfere with heart function or cause significant issues. Premature ventricular contractions are caused ...

Magnesium plays a vital role in maintaining a steady heart rhythm by regulating electrolyte movement within heart tissues; deficiencies can increase the risk of arrhythmias. While not a primary ...

Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...