
Sinus rhythm is the normal regular heartbeat that most people are in.

Sinus rhythm is the normal regular heartbeat that most people are in.
Because there are so many different parts to the heart, we can assess how well it works (and for the presence of heart disease) with many kinds of different tests. Some of these are simple, quick and non-invasive, and others are a little more complicated. Here’s an overview.
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Having heart disease comes in many different forms, but in general there are four main categories in adults – coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and arrhythmia.

Simply put, this is where electricity is delivered through your heart to get your heart back into a normal rhythm.
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