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    What is sinus rhythm?

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

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    December 16, 2018December 15, 2018 by Australian Heart

    What are the different types of heart tests?

    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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    July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 by Australian Heart

    What is heart disease?

    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.

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    May 7, 2017June 19, 2017 by Australian Heart

    What is cardioversion, and what is defibrillation?

    Cardioversion
    Image by National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

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

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    July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by Australian Heart
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