Arrhythmias

After cancer, Lithuanians are most afraid of cardiovascular diseases, according to a public opinion survey commissioned by the Centre for Medical Diagnostics and Treatment. This is quite interesting, says cardiologist Paulius Trinkauskas, because it is cardiovascular diseases, not oncological diseases, that are responsible for the highest mortality. Read more: https://www.15min.lt/gyvenimas/naujiena/sveikata/lietuviai-bijo-sirdies-ligu-bet-tikrintis-neskuba-savimi-labiau-rupinasi-mate-ligu-pasekmes-1028-2159314?utm_medium=copied

Six million Europeans suffer from atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder. This condition causes irregular and inefficient heart contractions, which can vary in duration from paroxysmal (lasting up to 48 hours or more than seven days) to chronic or permanent (continuous). Early detection and management are vital, as untreated atrial fibrillation can lead to severe complications such...

Heart rhythm abnormalities, also known as arrhythmias, refer to irregularities in the normal electrical impulses that coordinate the contraction of the heart muscle. These irregularities can cause the heart to beat too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly. The heart's normal rhythm is controlled by a specialized electrical system, and when this system malfunctions, it can lead to various...