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Heart palpitations
Symptoms
- Bradycardia Bradycardia — Comprehensive overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a slow heartbeat.
- Tachycardia Tachycardia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a rapid heartbeat.
Tests and diagnosis
- Holter monitor Holter monitor — Overview covers what to expect during this test of your heart rhythm.
- Echocardiogram Echocardiogram — Overview covers definition, risks and results of this heart-imaging test.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) — Overview covers definition of this test to monitor your heartbeat.
Causes
- Heart arrhythmias Heart arrhythmias — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common heart disorder.
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Hyperthyroidism — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of an overactive thyroid gland.
Complications
- Atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this common heart disorder.
- Heart failure Heart failure — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common heart condition.
- Stroke Stroke — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of interruption of brain's blood supply.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress Relaxation techniques — Learn ways to reduce stress and bring more calm into your life.
- Tips for coping with stress at work Coping with stress is easier when you identify your stress triggers and address them.
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