2-8-2015 健康講座 演講摘要
最新心律疾病的診斷與治療
Dr. Jonathan Hsu

•       An arrhythmia is:
•       Any abnormal rhythm of the heart
•       Abnormality of the electrical conduction system of the heart
•       There are several types of heart arrhythmias, some can be more dangerous than others
•       The most common cardiac arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation
•       1 in 4 Americans will get atrial fibrillation in their lifetime
•       Atrial fibrillation can cause stroke, which can be reduced with the use of blood thinners
•       There are new procedures available to detect and treat cardiac arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation
•       Implantable loop recorders can detect arrhythmias
•       Small implanted devices under the skin to detect abnormal heart rhythms
•       Detecting atrial fibrillation in unknown caused stroke may be able to prevent future strokes
•       Tying off the left atrial appendage (ligation)
•       May help in reducing stroke risk in those who cannot take blood thinners
•       A special type of premature beat, called a premature ventricular contraction was previously thought to be benign, however it can cause
•       Symptoms
•       Heart failure
•       Ablation (a procedure to burn the source of the arrhythmia) can be considered for such conditions as atrial fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions and other heart arrhythmia