Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate): Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about bradycardia:	What is bradycardia? What are the types of bradycardia? How does the heart’s electrical system work? What is heart block? What causes bradycardia? What are the symptoms of bradycardia? Who gets bradycardia? What increases my risk of bradycardia?
Being diagnosed:	How will my doctor diagnose bradycardia? How can portable (ambulatory) EKG monitors help diagnose bradyarrhythmia?
Getting treatment:	How is bradycardia treated? What recent advances have been made in pacemaker technology? What are the different types of bradycardia, and how are they treated?
Ongoing concerns:	What are the risks of complications with different types of bradycardias?
Living with bradycardia:	What can I do to take care of myself? How do I avoid electrical interference with my pacemaker? What do I need to know about living with a pacemaker or ICD?

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Last updated:	July 07, 2007
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Laurence Epstein, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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