There are different types of hyperlipidemias, all of which are risk factors for developing heart disease. Other factors such as genetics, environment, habits, and presence of other diseases such as diabetes and hypertension may also contribute to the development of heart disease. Talk with your child's physician if you have questions about hyperlipidemia or contact The Heart Center's Lipid Clinic. The normal heartbeat originates from the heart's normal pacemaker. An arrhythmia occurs when the electrical activity of the heart originates from a location other than the pacemaker.
Arrhythmias can be either fast or slow.
Arrhythmia is a disease of the heart which can be treated. Talk with your child's physician if you have questions about arrhythmias or contact The Heart Center's Arrhythmia Clinic. You can also visit The Heart Center Encyclopedia to learn about arrhythmias. Serving infants to adolescents, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati is an international leader in pediatric healthcare, research and education.