Lifestyle changes – Often recommended to treat mild arrhythmias and reduce stress on the heart
Medications – Can be used to control heart rhythm or heart rate, manage high blood pressure, or prevent blood clots
Cardioversion – A procedure where an electric shock is used to help reset the heart to a normal rhythm
Catheter ablation – A procedure where a catheter is sent into the blood vessels to correct structural problems within the heart
Pacemaker – An implanted device which is used to help control abnormal heart rhythms, particularly slow rhythms
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) – An implanted device used to monitor heart rhythm and deliver electric shocks when necessary to restore a normal heartbeat
Maze surgery – A procedure used to create a pattern of scar tissue in the heart, which can help direct electrical impulses
Vagal maneuvers – Actions like coughing or “bearing down” to help regulate heartbeat
Coronary Bypass Surgery – A procedure used to improve blood supply to the heart muscle