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Heart Health Center Heart Health Center Reduce Risk Heart Disease Related Conditions From Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., your Guide to Heart Health Center This week: Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) can affect the heart in many ways. Read about lupus and the heart. And - nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT).   Lupus and the Heart Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE), is an autoimmune disorder that affects many of the body's organ systems - including the heart.  Lupus can accelerate coronary artery disease, and can... Read more Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia An episode of ventricular tachycardia that lasts for less than 30 seconds is called non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, or NSVT. NSVT can be significant for two reasons. First, while often it is... Read more Should You Have An Implantable Defibrillator? Implantable defibrillators (ICDs) are highly effective at preventing sudden cardiac death from heart arrhythmias. Unfortunately, most of the more than 400,000 Americans who die suddenly each year never learn that... Read more Preventing Stroke In Atrial Fibrillation The most common, and the most feared, complication of atrial fibrillation is stroke.  So if you have atrial fibrillation, you will need to work with your doctor to decide on... Read more Related Searches Heart Disease Cure Lupus Arthritis Treatment for Lupus Lupus Disease Lupus Symptoms Featured Articles Pacemakers and defibrillators Palpitations and arrhythmias Reducing your risk for heart disease Heart surgery, congenital problems, and, more Women and heart disease Syncope (fainting)   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Health Center Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Heart Health Center newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Assess Your Risk of Heart Disease Keep Your Heart Healthy Symptoms of Heart Disease How To Survive a Heart Attack The Basics On Coronary Artery Disease   Follow me on: Advertisement