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Are you one of the millions of Americans who has an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, and do you want to explore some solutions? Here, we take a closer look at cardioversion, which may be able to help your heart beat better.

There are several great diagnostic tools in our heart health arsenal, and a Holter monitor certainly ranks near the top. Here’s a look at how this painless testing can give us great insight into the functioning of your heart.

You can only last a few minutes without air, so any time you feel like you’re not getting enough can be worrisome. Ongoing shortness of breath can stem from a number of different health issues, including your heart health.

High blood pressure is known as a silent killer, because it can quietly undermine your cardiovascular health without you knowing it. The good news is that monitoring your blood pressure is painless and only takes seconds.

You’ve been told that you need to get a pacemaker to regulate your heart’s rhythm, and you’re wondering if, and how, life will change after it’s implanted. Here’s a look at what you can expect.

Arrhythmia — episodes of irregular heartbeat — is usually occasional and harmless. Sometimes, though, it can be symptomatic of a more serious heart condition. If you have arrhythmia, you must know when it requires treatment.

Board certified Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Daniel Nguyen will be joining Southshore Cardiovascular Associates in September 2022.