7th Annual Heart Rhythm Conference

Stress is an inevitable part of living, but not all stress is created equal. There are two kinds of stress: positive and bad. Bad stress is uncontrollable and can have severe consequences for your health. Good stress, on the other hand, is generally not harmful. In reality, it may be the driving force behind your efforts to achieve your objectives. Stress that is out of your control affects your physical and mental health. If this kind of stress goes on for weeks, months, or years, it can put your health and well-being at risk. High blood pressure is one of the conditions that’s linked to chronic (long-term) stress. When stressed, the body produces a flood of hormones. These chemicals increase heart rate and cause blood vessels to constrict. For a short period, these actions raise blood pressure. There is no evidence that stress promotes long-term high blood pressure. However, unhealthy stress reactions can raise blood pressure and increase the chance of heart attack and stroke. Behav...

  Arrhythmias can be frightening. Your heart is one of the most important systems in your body, and when it begins to malfunction, you should be concerned. While not all arrhythmias are fully treatable, many are. Modern heart medicine has come a long way since its inception, and there are numerous choices available to help you live a longer, happier, and healthier life. An arrhythmia is an issue with the rhythm of your heartbeat. That beat can be too fast at moments and too slow at others. The issue isn't always that the pace is off, but that the beat is irregular. The most common form of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and rapid heartbeat. When the heart races, slows down, skips beats, or attempts to beat multiple times at once, it puts extra strain on the heart and can lead to severe problems. Arrhythmia treatments: Some arrhythmias can be treated in the moment with a vagal maneuver, which requires performing a specific movement such as coughing or...