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Calculated Shard: 160 (from laksa046)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa160.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat","crawl_time":1767973785,"first_indexed_time":1607510988,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,osu!wexnermedical,\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat s443","src_root_hash":"4014355313726641160","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Irregular Heartbeat (arrhythmia) | Ohio State Medical Center","meta_descriptions":["An arrhythmia can occur in the upper or lower chambers of the heart. Learn about irregular heartbeat causes and treatments."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Arrhythmia symptoms\nIn some cases, you may not experience any symptoms with an irregular heartbeat. If you do notice arrhythmia symptoms, they may include:\nAnxiety\nDizziness or fainting (syncope)\nFatigue\nFluttering feeling in your chest\nPain in your chest\nRacing heartbeat (tachycardia)\nShortness of breath\nSlow heartbeat (bradycardia)\nUnusual sweating\nWhat causes an irregular heartbeat?\nCertain health conditions can cause you to develop an irregular heartbeat. These conditions include:\nChanges to the heart’s structure due to an underlying condition like cardiomyopathy\nCoronary artery disease\nDiabetes\nHeart attack\nHigh blood pressure (hypertension)\nOveractive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland\nScarring of heart tissue due to prior heart attack\nSleep apnea\nOther factors that can cause an irregular heartbeat include:\nBeing a smoker\nDrinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol\nHaving certain genes\nHaving unmanaged stress or anxiety\nTaking certain medications and supplements, such as over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs and nutritional supplements\nUsing recreational drugs\nPreventing an irregular heartbeat\nLiving a heart-healthy lifestyle can help reduce your chances of developing an arrhythmia. Lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce your risk include:\nAchieving and maintaining a healthy weight\nEating a heart-healthy diet that is high in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in saturated fats and cholesterol\nGetting regular exercise\nLimiting or avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks\nManaging the stress and anxiety in your life using healthy coping mechanisms\nNot smoking\nSpeaking with your doctor or pharmacist before taking cough and cold medications, as these can affect your heart rate\nWhy Ohio State is the best hospital for your heart palpitation treatment\nOhio State Wexner Medical Center is one of the top programs in the nation treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, and receives some of the highest marks for hospital quality and safety. We offer cutting-edge care to treat arrhythmia in a dedicated floor of Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. Our patients are treated by world-class physicians who are also pioneering new research, devices and surgical procedures to innovate care.\nWe are one of the highest volume centers in the nation offering the full spectrum of arrhythmia treatment options. These include device implants such as\npacemakers\nand\ndefibrillators\n, ablation procedures and surgical procedures. Ohio State has been a leading pioneer in researching and testing pacemaker and defibrillator technology. This experience provides added benefits patient care and gives you access to leading-edge devices.\nSuspect you have an abnormal heart rhythm? Start your evaluation with Ohio State by calling\n614-293-1410\n.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat#page-content)\n\nThis site uses cookies to remember your browser. 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Effective treatment for irregular heartbeats can regulate your heartbeat and help your heart be healthier.\n\nAtrial fibrillation — or AFib — is the most common heart arrhythmia disorder. About 2.2 million Americans are currently diagnosed with [atrial fibrillation](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/atrial-fibrillation), and that number is expected to double in the next 30 years. Atrial fibrillation is caused by an electrical “short circuit” in the heart. This electrical issue can create rapid or skipped heartbeats. Atrial fibrillation can be found in both patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease and those who have no heart disease. As you age, your chances of developing atrial fibrillation increase.\n\nIf you experience any of these common atrial fibrillation symptoms, consider an evaluation with an Ohio State physician:\n\n- Heart fluttering or rapid heartbeat\n- Flutter or rapid heartbeat associated with:\n  - Progressive fatigue\n  - Shortness of breath\n  - Lightheadedness or loss of consciousness\n\n## Arrhythmia symptoms\nIn some cases, you may not experience any symptoms with an irregular heartbeat. If you do notice arrhythmia symptoms, they may include:\n\n- Anxiety\n- Dizziness or fainting (syncope)\n- Fatigue\n- Fluttering feeling in your chest\n- Pain in your chest\n- Racing heartbeat (tachycardia)\n- Shortness of breath\n- Slow heartbeat (bradycardia)\n- Unusual sweating\n## What causes an irregular heartbeat?\nCertain health conditions can cause you to develop an irregular heartbeat. These conditions include:\n\n- Changes to the heart’s structure due to an underlying condition like cardiomyopathy\n- Coronary artery disease\n- Diabetes\n- Heart attack\n- High blood pressure (hypertension)\n- Overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland\n- Scarring of heart tissue due to prior heart attack\n- Sleep apnea\n\nOther factors that can cause an irregular heartbeat include:\n\n- Being a smoker\n- Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol\n- Having certain genes\n- Having unmanaged stress or anxiety\n- Taking certain medications and supplements, such as over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs and nutritional supplements\n- Using recreational drugs\n## Preventing an irregular heartbeat\nLiving a heart-healthy lifestyle can help reduce your chances of developing an arrhythmia. Lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce your risk include:\n\n- Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight\n- Eating a heart-healthy diet that is high in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in saturated fats and cholesterol\n- Getting regular exercise\n- Limiting or avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks\n- Managing the stress and anxiety in your life using healthy coping mechanisms\n- Not smoking\n- Speaking with your doctor or pharmacist before taking cough and cold medications, as these can affect your heart rate\n## Why Ohio State is the best hospital for your heart palpitation treatment\nOhio State Wexner Medical Center is one of the top programs in the nation treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, and receives some of the highest marks for hospital quality and safety. We offer cutting-edge care to treat arrhythmia in a dedicated floor of Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. Our patients are treated by world-class physicians who are also pioneering new research, devices and surgical procedures to innovate care.\n\nWe are one of the highest volume centers in the nation offering the full spectrum of arrhythmia treatment options. These include device implants such as [pacemakers](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/pacemaker) and [defibrillators](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator-icd), ablation procedures and surgical procedures. Ohio State has been a leading pioneer in researching and testing pacemaker and defibrillator technology. This experience provides added benefits patient care and gives you access to leading-edge devices.\n\n**Suspect you have an abnormal heart rhythm? Start your evaluation with Ohio State by calling 614-293-1410.**\n\n## Irregular heartbeat videos\n[![](https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/n6Ca-VAHL64\/sddefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n6Ca-VAHL64)\n\n[Request video transcript](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/utility\/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=n6Ca-VAHL64&pageUrl=https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat)\n\n### What are Heart Rhythm Problems?\nJohn Hummel, MD, a heart rhythm specialist at Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center explains the causes, symptoms and treatments of abnormal heart rhythms.\n\n[![](https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/oKL7CDXd7_Q\/sddefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oKL7CDXd7_Q)\n\n[Request video transcript](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/utility\/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=oKL7CDXd7_Q&pageUrl=https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat)\n\n### Patient Story\nOhio State patient Greg shares his story of AFib treatment.\n\n[![](https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/n6Ca-VAHL64\/sddefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n6Ca-VAHL64)\n\n[Request video transcript](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/utility\/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=n6Ca-VAHL64&pageUrl=https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat)\n\n### What are Heart Rhythm Problems?\nJohn Hummel, MD, a heart rhythm specialist at Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center explains the causes, symptoms and treatments of abnormal heart rhythms.\n\n[![](https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/oKL7CDXd7_Q\/sddefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oKL7CDXd7_Q)\n\n[Request video transcript](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/utility\/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=oKL7CDXd7_Q&pageUrl=https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat)\n\n### Patient Story\nOhio State patient Greg shares his story of AFib treatment.\n\n[![](https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/n6Ca-VAHL64\/sddefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n6Ca-VAHL64)\n\n[Request video transcript](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/utility\/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=n6Ca-VAHL64&pageUrl=https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat)\n\n### What are Heart Rhythm Problems?\nJohn Hummel, MD, a heart rhythm specialist at Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center explains the causes, symptoms and treatments of abnormal heart rhythms.\n\n[![](https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/oKL7CDXd7_Q\/sddefault.jpg)](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oKL7CDXd7_Q)\n\n[Request video transcript](https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/utility\/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=oKL7CDXd7_Q&pageUrl=https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/heart-vascular\/heart-rhythm\/irregular-heartbeat)\n\n### Patient Story\nOhio State patient Greg shares his story of AFib treatment.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n### Do I need a referral from my primary care provider or current cardiologist?\nNo, you can self-refer in to see a general cardiologist at Ohio State. 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Boilerpipe Text	Arrhythmia symptoms In some cases, you may not experience any symptoms with an irregular heartbeat. If you do notice arrhythmia symptoms, they may include: Anxiety Dizziness or fainting (syncope) Fatigue Fluttering feeling in your chest Pain in your chest Racing heartbeat (tachycardia) Shortness of breath Slow heartbeat (bradycardia) Unusual sweating What causes an irregular heartbeat? Certain health conditions can cause you to develop an irregular heartbeat. These conditions include: Changes to the heart’s structure due to an underlying condition like cardiomyopathy Coronary artery disease Diabetes Heart attack High blood pressure (hypertension) Overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland Scarring of heart tissue due to prior heart attack Sleep apnea Other factors that can cause an irregular heartbeat include: Being a smoker Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol Having certain genes Having unmanaged stress or anxiety Taking certain medications and supplements, such as over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs and nutritional supplements Using recreational drugs Preventing an irregular heartbeat Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can help reduce your chances of developing an arrhythmia. Lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce your risk include: Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight Eating a heart-healthy diet that is high in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in saturated fats and cholesterol Getting regular exercise Limiting or avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks Managing the stress and anxiety in your life using healthy coping mechanisms Not smoking Speaking with your doctor or pharmacist before taking cough and cold medications, as these can affect your heart rate Why Ohio State is the best hospital for your heart palpitation treatment Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of the top programs in the nation treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, and receives some of the highest marks for hospital quality and safety. We offer cutting-edge care to treat arrhythmia in a dedicated floor of Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. Our patients are treated by world-class physicians who are also pioneering new research, devices and surgical procedures to innovate care. We are one of the highest volume centers in the nation offering the full spectrum of arrhythmia treatment options. These include device implants such as pacemakers and defibrillators , ablation procedures and surgical procedures. Ohio State has been a leading pioneer in researching and testing pacemaker and defibrillator technology. This experience provides added benefits patient care and gives you access to leading-edge devices. Suspect you have an abnormal heart rhythm? Start your evaluation with Ohio State by calling 614-293-1410 .
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[Schedule Online](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat#htvascheduleonline) [Appointments: 614-293-7677 (ROSS)](<tel:614-293-7677 (ROSS)>) 1. [Home](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/ "Home") 2. [Health Care Services](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/healthcare-services "Health Care Services") 3. [Heart and Vascular Center](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular "Heart and Vascular Center") 4. [Heart Rhythm Disorder](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm "Heart Rhythm Disorder") 5. [Irregular Heartbeat](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat "Irregular Heartbeat") ## What is irregular heartbeat? Irregular heartbeats, or heart arrhythmias, occur when the electrical signals that coordinate your heartbeats are not working properly. This causes your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. If you have an irregular heartbeat, it can feel like your heart is fluttering or racing. In some cases, arrhythmias can be harmless, but sometimes they can be life-threatening. Effective treatment for irregular heartbeats can regulate your heartbeat and help your heart be healthier. Atrial fibrillation — or AFib — is the most common heart arrhythmia disorder. About 2.2 million Americans are currently diagnosed with [atrial fibrillation](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/atrial-fibrillation), and that number is expected to double in the next 30 years. Atrial fibrillation is caused by an electrical “short circuit” in the heart. This electrical issue can create rapid or skipped heartbeats. Atrial fibrillation can be found in both patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease and those who have no heart disease. As you age, your chances of developing atrial fibrillation increase. If you experience any of these common atrial fibrillation symptoms, consider an evaluation with an Ohio State physician: - Heart fluttering or rapid heartbeat - Flutter or rapid heartbeat associated with: - Progressive fatigue - Shortness of breath - Lightheadedness or loss of consciousness ## Arrhythmia symptoms In some cases, you may not experience any symptoms with an irregular heartbeat. If you do notice arrhythmia symptoms, they may include: - Anxiety - Dizziness or fainting (syncope) - Fatigue - Fluttering feeling in your chest - Pain in your chest - Racing heartbeat (tachycardia) - Shortness of breath - Slow heartbeat (bradycardia) - Unusual sweating ## What causes an irregular heartbeat? Certain health conditions can cause you to develop an irregular heartbeat. These conditions include: - Changes to the heart’s structure due to an underlying condition like cardiomyopathy - Coronary artery disease - Diabetes - Heart attack - High blood pressure (hypertension) - Overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland - Scarring of heart tissue due to prior heart attack - Sleep apnea Other factors that can cause an irregular heartbeat include: - Being a smoker - Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol - Having certain genes - Having unmanaged stress or anxiety - Taking certain medications and supplements, such as over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs and nutritional supplements - Using recreational drugs ## Preventing an irregular heartbeat Living a heart-healthy lifestyle can help reduce your chances of developing an arrhythmia. Lifestyle modifications you can make to reduce your risk include: - Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight - Eating a heart-healthy diet that is high in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in saturated fats and cholesterol - Getting regular exercise - Limiting or avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks - Managing the stress and anxiety in your life using healthy coping mechanisms - Not smoking - Speaking with your doctor or pharmacist before taking cough and cold medications, as these can affect your heart rate ## Why Ohio State is the best hospital for your heart palpitation treatment Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of the top programs in the nation treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation, and receives some of the highest marks for hospital quality and safety. We offer cutting-edge care to treat arrhythmia in a dedicated floor of Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. Our patients are treated by world-class physicians who are also pioneering new research, devices and surgical procedures to innovate care. We are one of the highest volume centers in the nation offering the full spectrum of arrhythmia treatment options. These include device implants such as [pacemakers](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/pacemaker) and [defibrillators](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator-icd), ablation procedures and surgical procedures. Ohio State has been a leading pioneer in researching and testing pacemaker and defibrillator technology. This experience provides added benefits patient care and gives you access to leading-edge devices. Suspect you have an abnormal heart rhythm? Start your evaluation with Ohio State by calling 614-293-1410. ## Irregular heartbeat videos [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n6Ca-VAHL64/sddefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Ca-VAHL64) [Request video transcript](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/utility/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=n6Ca-VAHL64&pageUrl=https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat) ### What are Heart Rhythm Problems? John Hummel, MD, a heart rhythm specialist at Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center explains the causes, symptoms and treatments of abnormal heart rhythms. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oKL7CDXd7_Q/sddefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKL7CDXd7_Q) [Request video transcript](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/utility/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=oKL7CDXd7_Q&pageUrl=https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat) ### Patient Story Ohio State patient Greg shares his story of AFib treatment. 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[![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n6Ca-VAHL64/sddefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Ca-VAHL64) [Request video transcript](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/utility/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=n6Ca-VAHL64&pageUrl=https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat) ### What are Heart Rhythm Problems? John Hummel, MD, a heart rhythm specialist at Ohio State’s Heart and Vascular Center explains the causes, symptoms and treatments of abnormal heart rhythms. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oKL7CDXd7_Q/sddefault.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKL7CDXd7_Q) [Request video transcript](https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/utility/request-video-transcript?vidType=youtube&vidID=oKL7CDXd7_Q&pageUrl=https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/heart-vascular/heart-rhythm/irregular-heartbeat) ### Patient Story Ohio State patient Greg shares his story of AFib treatment. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do I need a referral from my primary care provider or current cardiologist? No, you can self-refer in to see a general cardiologist at Ohio State. But it would be helpful to bring any information about your current medical treatments or conditions to your appointment. ### What type of doctor will I be seeing? Most likely your first step in the diagnosis and treatment of a heart rhythm problem is a general cardiologist. Cardiologists are specialized doctors who complete additional medical training focused on the heart. If a cardiologist determines that you need a more advanced treatment or procedure, you may be referred to see an electrophysiologist who is a doctor that specializes in heart rhythm problems caused by an electrical issue in the heart. ### Why is an irregular heartbeat a problem? The problem with arrhythmia is that the body may not receive enough blood because the heart cannot pump out an adequate amount with each beat. When the electrical signal is causing the heart to pump too fast, the heart does not get an adequate amount of blood in its chambers. When the electrical signal is causing the heart to pump too slowly or too irregularly, not enough blood is pumped out to the body from the heart. ### What are common heart rhythm problems? There are different types of heart problems, or arrhythmias. The heart may beat too fast for a period of time or it may beat too slowly. Arrhythmias can occur in the upper chambers (atria) or the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. 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