Dr. Ian Weisberg, MD.

An arrhythmia refers to a problem with the rhythm or rate of heartbeat. Either the heart beats too slowly, too quickly, or has an irregular beat pattern. Heart arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulse which controls the heartbeat isn’t working properly, explains cardiac electrophysiologist Ian Weisberg, M.D. Image source: azheartrhythmcenter.com Image source: medlife.com A heartbeat that’s beating faster than normal is called tachycardia (more than 100 beats per minute, while one that’s slower than normal is called bradycardia (less than 60 beats per minute). Types of heart arrhythmia are also determined based on their regularity and where they originate (that is, either the lower or upper chambers of the heart). The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, in which the heartbeat is fast and irregular. A lot of factors affect the rhythm of one’s heart, from smoking, stress, and certain drugs to congenital heart defects and a past heart attack. He...

Nutrition plays the biggest part in keeping the cardiovascular system healthy. What one eats has a great, direct impact on heart health. While it may be good to enjoy fried and high-sodium food or sugar-rich drinks once in a blue moon, for the most part, a well-balanced diet is always recommended. Image source: pixabay.com On that note, below are some of the foods that will have the heart at its healthiest: Fish Fish is generally good for the heart. The best ones are salmon and mackerel since they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote healthy circulation in and around the heart. Fish are also a much healthier source of protein compared to beef or pork. A regular diet of fish (steamed rather than fried) is especially good for the heart. Oats Oats have always been good for the heart. With beta-glucan, a soluble fiber, oats have been proven to decrease harmful levels of fat in the blood. This functioning, in turn, low-ers the chances of heart diseas...