How Does Your Body Control Your Heart Rate?

Cardiology
Heart Rate

Of course you’re always in complete control. But what about how your heart beats? Physical activity, stress and heart disease are a few things that affect your heart rate. It’s the tiny nerves that stretch from your brain or spinal cord to your heart, however, that play a big role in how your heart beats.

Suffering from an abnormal heart rhythm?

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Suffering from an abnormal heart rhythm?

There are many types of abnormal heart rhythms. Hartford HealthCare's electrophysiologists – cardiologists who specialize in arrhythmias – can diagnose and treat yours.

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Call 833.203.9881