Heart arrhythmia occurs when electrical signals to the heart cause it to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Dr. Michael Bestawros, electrophysiologist with New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group, sat down to discuss how pacemakers and defibrillators can be used to help control life-threatening arrhythmias.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group cardiologist, call 505.841.1000.