Treatment Options for Heart Arrhythmia
Your heart is made of four separate chambers which must contract and relax in a strictly controlled order so that your blood continues to pump in the correct direction. Should you develop an abnormal heartbeat, or heart arrhythmia, you may suffer from a stroke or heart failure, making it critically important to receive treatment for this dangerous condition immediately.
Sometimes, cardiac arrhythmia can develop on its own. However, it can also arise as a side effect of pharmaceutical drugs such as YAZ, Yasmin, or Ocella. If you have taken YAZ, Yasmin, or Ocella, and suffered from heart arrhythmia or other adverse health effects, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact a YAZ lawsuit attorney from Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to discuss your case.
Bradycardia: Slow Heartbeats
In some cases, bradycardia, or an abnormally slow heartbeat, has a specific cause, such as a thyroid condition. Treating the underlying condition can fix the arrhythmia. However, if there is no discernable cause, doctors may choose to implant a pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat.
Tachycardia: Fast Heartbeats
For an overly fast heartbeat, called tachycardia, there are several other treatment options, including:
- Anti-arrhythmia medication
- Cardioversion, or electric shock therapy for your heart
- Ablation, or directly freezing or shocking the problem area
- Vagal techniques, such as coughing or holding your breath
Some of these treatments are invasive, but they are typically worth it considering the dangers of untreated heart arrhythmia.
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YAZ, Yasmin, and Ocella are all oral contraceptives that have been linked with an increased risk of developing cardiac arrhythmia. If you are a victim of YAZ, Yasmin, or Ocella, you should not let the negligent pharmaceutical company escape accountability. To learn more about your legal options, contact a tenacious YAZ lawyer from Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187 today.
