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Heart Arrhythmia Q & A By Dr. Himanshu H. Shukla of Banner Health

October 8, 2009 - 10:54am

Question: What is a Heart Arrhythmia?

Answer: A heart arrhythmia is a disturbance of the heart's electrical system.

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Dr. Wilber Su Expert Bio

VIDEO: Dr. Su - Heart Arrhythmias, Are They Common After Catheter Ablation Procedures?

February 24, 2009 - 1:35pm

Dr. Su explains if heart arrhythmias are common after having a catheter ablation procedure.

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Mellanie True Hills Expert Bio Her Writer

VIDEO: What Is The Simple 5-Step Program? - Mellanie True Hills

August 22, 2008 - 11:17am

Mellanie explains the Simple 5-Step Program (HEART Program).

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Dr. Himanshu H. Shukla Expert Bio Her Writer

VIDEO: Dr. Shukla, What is Catheter-Based Mapping?

August 20, 2008 - 6:07pm

Dr. Shukla describes a process known as Catheter-Based Mapping. Dr. Himanshu H. Shukla specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders and is founder of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (CAI) dedicated to providing heart care customized to the individual. Dr. Shukla is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, has completed training at Columbia University in New York City, the University of Missouri and the University of Oklahoma.

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VIDEO: Heart Patients And Their Role - Dr. deGuzman

August 14, 2008 - 3:00pm

Dr. Brian deGuzman explains why heart patients should be active participants in their own care.

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Department Visit Rates and Subsequent Hospital Admissions for Atrial Fibrillation from 1993 to 2004

Written by laklog on March 17, 2008 - 10:24am

Study objective
Atrial fibrillation is a significant public health problem that is becoming increasingly prevalent. The clinical epidemiology of US emergency department (ED) visits for atrial fibrillation is uncertain. This study seeks to describe recent trends in ED visits for atrial fibrillation.
Methods
ED visits with a primary diagnosis of atrial fibrillation were analyzed using data from the US National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 1993 to 2004.
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Dr. Himanshu H. Shukla Expert Bio Her Writer

Dr. Shukla Explains How Atrial Fibrillation is Treated

Written by Dr. Himanshu H.... on February 1, 2008 - 12:06pm

Persistent AFib does not convert back to normal rhythm on its own. Medical treatment is needed to stop the AFib.

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Debate: Do Calcium Supplements Increase Heart Risk in Elderly Women?

Written by EmpowHer on January 29, 2008 - 9:10am

A recent study published by a group of scientists at the University of Auckland in New Zealand suggests that taking calcium supplements may be harmful to heart health in older, post-menopausal women. The authors claim they found “upwards trends” in the relative risk for heart attack, stoke or sudden death in women (average age of 74 years) taking calcium pills for five years compare with similar-aged women who did not use the supplements over the same period of time.

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