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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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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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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. 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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