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It is possible to control heart rate and rhythm through medications, therapies, and other treatments.
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These treatments may include beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-arrhythmic drugs, vagal maneuvers, cardioversion, catheter procedures, and heart surgery.
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Additionally, lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, staying hydrated, limiting intake of stimulants, and limiting alcohol intake can also help to lower heart rate.
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To diagnose a heart arrhythmia, a doctor will usually do a physical exam and ask questions about medical history and symptoms. Tests may include an electrocardiogram, holter monitor, event recorder, echocardiogram, implantable loop recorder, stress test, tilt table test, and electrophysiological testing and mapping. Treatment for heart arrhythmias may include medications, therapies such as vagal maneuvers, cardioversion, catheter procedures, or heart surgery.
Heart arrhythmia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition in which the heart beat slows and can cause a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Common medications used to treat AFib include beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and anti-arrhythmic drugs such as amiodarone and dronedarone. It is important to speak to a doctor to determine the best treatment for AFib and to follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
Medication to Control Your Heart's Rate and Rhythm - WebMD
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Arrhythmias are usually considered harmless and untreated, but if they are abnormal and clinically significant, a treatment plan will be set. This plan includes taking medications, monitoring the pulse, managing risk factors, and taking it one day at a time. Clinical trials are scientific studies that determine if a possible new medical advance can help people and have harmful side effects.
Prevention and Treatment of Arrhythmia | American Heart Association
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The heart 's rhythm is controlled by a natural pacemaker (the sinus node) in the right upper chamber (atrium). The sinus node sends electrical signals that normally start each heartbeat. These…
Tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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