Since I have a history of arrhythmia, what is recommended for dental procedure anesthesia?
The amount of LOCAL anesthesia usually given shouldn’t be a problem. All else being equal, it would be preferable to...
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Do heart problems arise more often in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients?
Dear Chloe, Slow heart beats are supposed to be the most common arrhythmia associated with MS, but this is very...
Do statin drugs or neuroendocrine cancer contribute to arrhythmias (SVT episodes)?
Statins do not. If the neuroendocrine cancer involves the heart, it can cause heart arrhythmias. It is more likely this...
Can you keep the left side of the heart from weakening when it is pacemaker dependent?
Second question first: In patients with weak hearts (decreased LV ejection fraction) and LBBB, or in those patients in whom...
Is it advisable to wait a few months to have my ICD implanted?
Timing of an ICD implant depends mainly on severity of the heart problem and presence of arrhythmia. If you have...
What could be causing my slow heart rate and what should I do?
Symptomatic Bradycardia may sometimes be due to drugs that decrease heart rate or prevent it from increasing to the required...
Should I have a pacemaker? I am very apprehensive.
You mention that your EF (ejection fraction) is 23%. If your EF is low you would likely benefit from a...
Can Wolff-Parkinson-White pathology be eliminated?
WPW is a genetic condition but usually doesn’t get diagnosed until later in life. It can cause symptomatic arrhythmias and...
My heart speeds up, slows down, and frequently pounds. Should I be concerned?
If you were my patient, I would recommend continuous remote telemetry. This is a monitor that the patient uses as...
Are my extra heart beats normal?
Your slow HR is probably due to frequent extra beats that usually don’t produce a pulse, resulting in low counts....
I had an ablation but am still having problems. What should I do?
I would suggest that you have the electrophysiologist who did your ablation to reevaluate the case. Or if you are...
If I defer ablation, do I have a greater chance of having a stroke?
The risk of stroke in patients with AF (atrial fibrillation) is not only the arrhythmia. Discuss with your doctor the...
