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Note from the Author:This article is a revised and updated version of one I first published a few years ago. It reflects recent clinical insights, new diagnostic tools, and a deeper understanding of how patients experience palpitations. It often begins in the quiet.You’re lying in bed, winding down from the day. Maybe you’re reading, perhaps … Read more
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a relatively common sleep disorder with several potentially serious consequences. It causes breathing to stop and then start again intermittently during sleep. The word apnea describes suspension of breathing. OSA may seriously affect quality of life and is strongly associated with the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, liver disorders, … Read more
Arrhythmia is a term that is used to describe disorders of heart rhythm. It may be an irregular rhythm, or rapid or slow beating of the heart. Although most arrhythmias are completely innocent, some may need medical attention, and a few are life-threatening. The term palpitations describes an awareness of heart muscle contractions in the … Read more