LETS TALK YOUR HEALTH HEART ARRHYTHMIAS FEBUARY 2026

Описание: Considered the most important muscle in your body, the heart pumps oxygenated blood to every cell and organ. When your heart functions normally, the rest of your body can, too.

In general, the human heart beats about 100,000 times per day, according to health experts with a normal resting heart rate of about 70 beats per minute.
Fluctuations in heart rate, like temporary increases during exercise or decreases while sleeping, are typically normal, harmless and part of the body’s natural regulation.

But sudden, persistent or unexplained changes, especially those accompanied by dizziness, chest pain or fainting, may indicate an underlying condition like arrhythmia and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
In the United States, more than 14 million people have a heart rhythm disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with heart arrhythmias—specifically atrial fibrillation—experiencing a significant surge nationwide, driven by an aging population, rising rates of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

Untreated irregular heartbeats can lead to severe, life-threatening complications, including stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest, making swift medical evaluation and action critical.

To help Rio Grande Valley residents understand normal and abnormal heart rhythms, South Texas Health System will dedicate its latest Let’s Talk Your Health webinar to heart arrythmias.

The online seminar will highlight the distinct types of arrythmias, causes and symptoms of an irregular heartbeat and complications associated with them, as well as how arrythmias are diagnosed and treated.