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Heart Rhythm Disorders in Adults
Millions of people experience irregular or abnormal heartbeats, called arrhythmias, at some point in their lives. Most of the time, they are harmless. However, some abnormal rhythms can be serious or even life-threatening.
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) in Adults
What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial Fibrillation, AFib for short, is…
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in Adults
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs…
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) in Adults
What is Supraventricular Tachycardia? Supraventricular tachycardia, most commonly referred to…
Heart Rhythm Disorders in Children
Abnormal heart rhythms can occur in children as well as adults. Pediatric arrhythmias can be present at birth or develop in childhood.
Brugada Syndrome (BrS) in Children
What is Brugada Syndrome? Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a channelopathy…
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) in Children
What is Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)? Supraventricular Tachycardia, most commonly referred…
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Children
What is Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome? Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is an abnormality…
What Christian Eriksen's Story Can Teach Us About Sudden Cardiac Arrest
June 8, 2026 - For the second time in five years, soccer star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field — and walked off on his own. HRS President Dr. Sana Al-Khatib explains what made the difference, what an ICD does, and why sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack.
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Treatment & Devices
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to treating heart rhythm disorders. Your care team will help you understand the risks and benefits of all the options available to make a plan that works for you.
Treatment & Devices for Adults
Learn about the procedures, devices, and medications used to treat heart rhythm disorders in adults.
Treatment & Devices for Children
Learn about the procedures and tests used to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders in children.
Lifestyle & Prevention
While your genetics and age play a role in your heart rhythm, your daily habits are powerful tools for managing—and even preventing—arrhythmias.
Educational Videos
For the visual learners—our short, animated videos take all your complex heart rhythm questions and make them easy to understand.
