Heart Rhythm Abnormalities 1 of 2

Overview:
Millions of people have irregular heart rhythms, also called arrhythmias. Their hearts either beat too fast or too slow. These problems can be benign or they can also signal a life-threatening condition--sudden cardiac death-which is the number-one cause of death in the U.S. This program covers different kinds of heart rhythm problems and treatments.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Irregular heart rhythms
• Causes of arrhythmias
• Symptoms of arrhythmia
• Testing for arrhythmia - ECG/EKG
• Sudden cardiac death
• Implanted defibrillators
• Pacemakers

Guest:
Dr. Stephen Shorofsky, a cardiologist and director of cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Shorofsky is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• The Maryland Heart Center
• Overview: Arrhythmias
• Webcast: CryoMaze Procedure to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
• Feature Story: Advanced Imaging Enhances Heart Rhythm Abnormality Treatment
• Preparing for Surgery FAQ
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today

This page was last updated: January 25, 2013