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Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia [English] Permalink Public
Ablation (sounds like ah-blay-shun) is a medical procedure used to correct certain heart rhythm problems, such as ventricular tachycardia (VT). It restores the normal regular rhythm of the heart by scarring the tissue in the heart that triggers the abnormal rhythm. This allows the heart to return to normal regular rhythm. (English)
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Amiodarone (Cordarone) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)
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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Amiodarone.pdfBeta Blockers [English] Permalink Public
Beta Blockers are a group of medications that relax the heart muscle, slow down your heart rate, help to make you feel better by reducing the symptoms of a fast or irregular heartbeat. (English)
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Calcium channel blockers are a group of medications that slow down the heart rate and prevent the heart from beating too fast. (English)
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Digoxin (Lanoxin or Toloxin) is a medication that slows down your heart rate and prevents the heart from beating too fast. (English)
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Dronedarone (Multaq) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)
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Propafenone (Rhythmol) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)
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Sotalol (Sotacor) is a member of a group of medications called “anti-arrhythmics” that help the heart beat regularly. (English)
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A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (English)
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Consider Remote Monitoring [English] Permalink Public
Once you have a heart device, it is important to have the device checked regularly. In the past, this meant coming in to your heart doctor’s office or a device clinic several times a year. Now, with technology, we can offer ‘remote monitoring’ as well. (English)
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