The Holter Monitor: Catching Arrhythmias in Daily Life
A standard ECG captures 10 seconds of heart rhythm. A Holter monitor records it across 24 to 48 hours of real life, catching arrhythmias that would otherwise go undetected.
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When a Standard ECG Isn’t Enough: A Guide to Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
A normal ECG when you feel well does not rule out an arrhythmia. This guide explains the monitoring options available, from Holter monitors to implantable loop recorders.
Understanding Dizziness: A Cardiologist’s Guide
Dizziness means something different to almost everyone who uses the word, and that description is what points to the cause. A cardiologist explains the four types, what causes each, and when your heart is involved.
Racing Heart: Causes and Patterns Explained
Almost everyone has felt their heart race at some point. Most of the time it is benign and self-limiting. Sometimes it is the sign of an arrhythmia worth identifying. Here is what the different patterns mean and how they are usually approached.
Stroke and TIA Explained
Understanding stroke and TIA in plain language. This guide explains what each is, the investigations that follow, the medications used in prevention, and the lifestyle steps that support long-term brain health.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: What HCM Actually Means
Most people with HCM live completely normal lives. Here is what the diagnosis means, what monitoring is needed, and why the outlook is better than most expect.
Smartwatches and Heart Health: What They Can and Cannot Detect
Modern smartwatches can detect atrial fibrillation, record a single-lead ECG, and alert you to abnormal heart rates. These are genuinely useful features. But they come with real limitations that every patient needs to understand before acting on an alert.
Leadless Pacemakers: A New Era in Cardiac Pacing
Leadless pacemakers offer a promising alternative to traditional devices, no leads, no chest wound. Here’s how they work.
SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) Explained: Causes and Treatment
SVT causes a sudden, rapid heartbeat, usually harmless but alarming. Knowing your triggers, diagnosis, and treatment options makes it manageable.