by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 28, 2018 | Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Types of Arrhythmias
In the complex world of heart rhythm disturbances (“arrhythmias”), the word “tachycardia” simply means a rapid heartbeat. In general, any heart rate over 100 beats per minute (bpm) is considered “tachycardia.” People who exercise...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 20, 2018 | Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Types of Arrhythmias
Finding out that you have a heart condition can be a frightening experience. It immediately conjures images of heart attacks and blocked arteries, open-heart surgery and other gruesome conditions. However, those problems are related to the heart’s...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 17, 2018 | Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Types of Arrhythmias
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (commonly known as PSVT) is a form of arrhythmia or heart rhythm disturbance that causes sudden episodes of a rapid, regular racing of the heart. The normal heart rate at rest is generally 60 to 80 beats per minute (BPM). During...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 8, 2018 | Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Treatment, Types of Arrhythmias
Congenital Long QT Syndrome (abbreviated LQTS) is a congenital heart condition caused by a genetic mutation. Sometimes, people can develop LQTS later in life as a side effect of various medications, including certain antiarrhythmic drugs, antibiotics, antihistamines,...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 8, 2018 | Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Types of Arrhythmias
Most of us have had the luxury of not having to think about our heart. It keeps our blood circulating for years and we don’t even know it’s working. As we grow older and start to experience common signs of aging, it is worth knowing what to look out for, so we can...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Dec 17, 2017 | Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Treatment, Types of Arrhythmias
Has your heart ever started racing for no apparent reason? It can be quite scary, can’t it? A racing heart, also known as tachycardia, isn’t always a cause for concern. It may have been triggered by drinking too much caffeine or because you’re anxious about something....
