Arrhythmias: Articles
Palpitations and rhythm disturbances are among the most anxiety-provoking — and most often fixable — cardiovascular symptoms. These articles cover causes, the red flags that need evaluation, and evidence-based ways to calm an irritable heart rhythm.
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14 articles on Arrhythmias
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Sleep and Heart Health: Why Poor Sleep Is a Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Read more →: Sleep and Heart Health: Why Poor Sleep Is a Cardiovascular Risk FactorArrhythmiasHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension Sleep and heart health are connected through mechanisms that are direct, measurable, and increasingly well-understood. Poor sleep is not just a risk factor — it is an active driver of cardiovascular disease, operating through the same biological pathways as smoking, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Yet sleep quality is rarely systematically evaluated in…
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Magnesium and Heart Health: The Most Overlooked Mineral in Cardiology
Read more →: Magnesium and Heart Health: The Most Overlooked Mineral in CardiologyArrhythmiasHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension Magnesium and heart health have a relationship far more consequential than standard medical practice reflects. Magnesium is required for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body — including every step of ATP synthesis, cardiac electrical conduction, and vascular smooth muscle relaxation. Deficiency is extraordinarily common, affects over half the US population…
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Arrhythmias, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol & Lp(a)How Genetics Affects Cardiovascular Health: What Your Family History Really Means
Read more →: How Genetics Affects Cardiovascular Health: What Your Family History Really MeansArrhythmiasCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHigh Cholesterol & Lp(a) Genetics affects cardiovascular health in ways that range from absolute (some conditions are determined almost entirely by a single gene variant) to probabilistic (most common heart disease reflects the interaction of dozens of genetic variants with lifestyle and environment). As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz,…
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Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease: What Every Cardiac Patient Needs to Know
Read more →: Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease: What Every Cardiac Patient Needs to KnowArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertension Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing breathing to stop and restart throughout the night. It is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in cardiology — and one of the most consequential. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD,…
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What Is Arrhythmia? Types, Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Cardiologist
Read more →: What Is Arrhythmia? Types, Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a CardiologistArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationHeart Disease Arrhythmia means your heart is beating with an irregular rhythm — too fast, too slow, or in an uncoordinated pattern. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M evaluates arrhythmia not just by classifying the rhythm disturbance, but by identifying the upstream triggers that standard cardiology workups routinely miss:…
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Kardia12L Will Transform Patient Care
Read more →: Kardia12L Will Transform Patient CareArrhythmiasHeart Disease Using Kardia 12L Portable ECG Device For Patient Care Kardia 12L Improves Efficiency The Amazing Impact Of Using Kardia 12L In Our Practice Portable ECG Devices Can Enhance Healthcare This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers, Roslyn, NY. This content…
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What is Arrhythmia?
Read more →: What is Arrhythmia?ArrhythmiasHeart Disease What is Arrhythmia? Bradycardia – slow heartbeat. Tachycardia – fast heartbeat. Atrial Fibrillation – irregular heartbeat. Arrhythmia Triggers Alcohol. Lack of sleep. Caffeine. Nicotine. Emotional or physical stress. Contact Our Cardiologist in Roslyn This article was reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Board-Certified Integrative Cardiologist at Holistic Heart Centers,…
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Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack Prevention, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke PreventionBest and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s Guide
Read more →: Best and Worst Drinks for Heart Health: A Cardiologist’s GuideArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack PreventionHeart DiseaseHypertensionStroke Prevention The best and worst drinks for heart health — ranked by evidence, not opinion. As an integrative cardiologist, Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M breaks down which beverages protect your cardiovascular system, which quietly raise your risk, and what the research actually shows about coffee, alcohol,…
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How to Stop Heart Palpitations: Natural Remedies That Work — and When to See a Cardiologist
Read more →: How to Stop Heart Palpitations: Natural Remedies That Work — and When to See a CardiologistArrhythmiasAtrial FibrillationHeart Disease How to stop heart palpitations is one of the most common questions Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M fields in the clinic — and one of the most mismanaged. Most people are told palpitations are “nothing to worry about” after a normal EKG. What they’re rarely told is that the most…
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Arrhythmia
Read more →: ArrhythmiaArrhythmiasHeart Disease Key Points ✓ A fluttering in your chest. ✓ Validated metabolic assessment. Tachycardia: fast heartbeat. Flutter or Fibrillation: irregular heartbeat. Premature Contraction: early heartbeat. Causes and Symptoms: A fluttering in your chest. A racing or slow heartbeat. Chest pain. Shortness of breath. Dizziness. Sweating. Fainting. Where Can I Get Checked and Receive Treatment?…
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Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC’s)
Read more →: Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC’s)ArrhythmiasHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Dizziness ✓ Alcohol ✓ Sleep Solution & Stress Resilience Common Symptoms: Dizziness Weakness Skipped beats or missed beats Fluttering of heartbeat Pounding or jumping of heartbeat Triggers: Alcohol Drugs Caffeine, tobacco, anxiety High blood pressure Certain medications including decongestants and antihistamines How can a Holistic integrative cardiologist help? Sleep…
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Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?
Read more →: Why Am I Having Heart Palpitations?ArrhythmiasHeart Attack PreventionHeart Disease Key Points ✓ Vigorous amounts of physical activity. Causes: Non-heart related issues include: Vigorous amounts of physical activity. Intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or illegal drugs/amphetamines. Emotional distress such as anxiety, nervousness, stress or fear. Hormonal fluctuations. Certain medications/herbal supplements such as diet pills and decongestants. Consuming foods with large amounts…
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