Monday, 21 October 2013

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From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Health Center
This week: Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) can affect the heart in many ways. Read about lupus and the heart. And - nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT).

 


Lupus and the Heart
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE), is an autoimmune disorder that affects many of the body's organ systems - including the heart.  Lupus can accelerate coronary artery disease, and can... Read more

Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia
An episode of ventricular tachycardia that lasts for less than 30 seconds is called non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, or NSVT. NSVT can be significant for two reasons. First, while often it is... Read more

Should You Have An Implantable Defibrillator?
Implantable defibrillators (ICDs) are highly effective at preventing sudden cardiac death from heart arrhythmias. Unfortunately, most of the more than 400,000 Americans who die suddenly each year never learn that... Read more

Preventing Stroke In Atrial Fibrillation
The most common, and the most feared, complication of atrial fibrillation is stroke.  So if you have atrial fibrillation, you will need to work with your doctor to decide on... Read more


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