An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. An arrhythmia may feel like a racing heart or fluttering. It is not always serious but can sometimes indicate a potentially fatal heart problem. Arrhythmias — ...

Arrhythmias are due to problems with your heart’s electrical pathways, affecting its rate or rhythm. Heart conditions, electrolyte imbalances, and certain medications are among the causes that can ...

NHS patients can now self-monitor their heart health at home with the new Philips ePatch, a do-it-yourself device designed to streamline the diagnosis of heart rhythm issues. Unlike traditional ...

An arrhythmia is a problem with your heartbeat’s rhythm and/or rate. Some arrhythmias are nothing to worry about, others should be monitored, and some need to be addressed immediately. The heart has ...

One way to slow a sudden racing heart is by performing a vagal maneuver, which can help interrupt the abnormal rhythm. Vagal maneuvers include bearing down like you are having a bowel movement, ...

iRhythm Technologies reports high prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias in type 2 diabetes patients associated with chronic kidney disease, highlighting early detection importance. iRhythm Technologies, ...

The sex hormone estrogen has a negative impact on heartbeat regulation, according to an experimental study from Linköping University, Sweden, published in Science Advances. Estrogen impact seems to ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRTC) announced the publication of “Relationship of Symptom Frequency and Symptom-Rhythm Correlation to Arrhythmia ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for arrhythmia when medications and lifestyle changes haven’t been effective. The different types of arrhythmia surgeries each aim to restore a regular heart rhythm.