INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your doctor will try available medications to control your arrhythmia before resorting to an invasive therapy option or inserting a rhythm-stabilizing device. If your arrhythmia doesn’t respond to medication, the medications produce too many side effects, or your doctor determines that you’re at risk for serious complications that require more than medication, then they will discuss your options. Which option is right for you will depend on your medical history and type of arrhythmia. If none of the anti-arrhythmic medications have effectively controlled your arrhythmia, then you may be a candidate for electrical cardioversion. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are the most common forms of arrhythmia that respond to electrical cardioversion. The procedure involves delivering a small electrical signal to your heart to stabilize the rhythm. An electrophysiologist can use catheter ablation to correct a variety of arrhythmias, including AFib, atrial flutter, and ventricular tachycardia, which is potentially life threatening. For this procedure, your doctor will insert a small catheter into your heart and deliver high-frequency currents to the tissue causing the arrhythmia. This essentially “disconnects” the faulty pathway, resulting in a normal heartbeat.  Because this procedure is more invasive than electrical cardioversion, your doctor may try the latter option first, followed by ablation if necessary. This is a short procedure (two to four hours), and you can typically resume normal activities within a few days with a low risk of any complication. If your arrhythmia causes your heart to beat too slowly, then your doctor will likely discuss the option of a pacemaker. Unfortunately, no medications are available to treat a slow heart rate (bradycardia). A pacemaker includes a very small set of wires that measure the electrical activity in your heart. They connect to a small pulse generator that delivers a signal to normalize your heart’s rate whenever it detects an abnormality.  Though it sounds very invasive, the procedure is considered very safe and requires only one night in a hospital while the team monitors your heart rate and rhythm to ensure proper functioning of the device.  Because of their ability to interfere with your pacemaker, you should avoid strong magnetic fields and power-generating equipment (getting an MRI or using arc welding equipment, for instance). You should also avoid storing an electronic device such as your cell phone in your chest pocket next to your pacemaker. An ICD is similar to a pacemaker (leads inserted into the heart connected to a pulse generator), but they are used to treat a wider range of arrhythmias, especially ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, both of which can be life threatening.  Before you consider an ICD, your arrhythmia must be life-threatening and originate from an uncorrectable cause such as: acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), myocardial ischemia (inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle), or electrolyte imbalance and drug toxicity. If you choose an ICD, you can maintain a normal lifestyle, including taking part in sports and exercise. Your ICD may need to get checked several times a year, although their batteries last between five and seven years. To help protect the ICD’s pulse generator, you will need to avoid large magnetic fields and energy-generating equipment (such as MRIs and arc welding equipment, for example). You should also avoid placing your cell phone or headphones within six inches of the device. If nothing else has controlled your atrial fibrillation, then your doctor may discuss the option of a heart Maze procedure, which can be minimally invasive cardiac surgery or is an open heart surgery. In the surgery, the doctor creates small cuts that are stitched together and scar tissue forms, which interferes with abnormal impulses.

SUMMARY: Consult your doctor. Discuss electrical cardioversion. Ask about catheter ablation. Choose a pacemaker if your heart beats too slowly. Ask your doctor about an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). Discuss a heart Maze procedure.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Turned up sleeves are an iconic feature of the oversized look. When you are trying on a hoodie, check that the sleeves are about 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) longer than a regular fitting hoodie. This will give you plenty of room to roll or fold the sleeves. Look for hoodies that have cuffs as these make them easier to fold. If you are wanting to create a high fashion outfit, wear hoodies that have been made to fit oversized. These garments will fit your arms and shoulders properly whilst still being a large fit everywhere else. Often the label will be on a sticker or on a label inside the hoodie. If you can’t find the oversized hoodies, ask a sales assistant to help you. If you are tall, you might need to pick a hoodie that is 3-4 sizes larger than your usual size in order for it to be long enough. Try the hoodie on before you buy it to check that it is a comfortable fit. Aim for the hoodie to look baggy and for the cuffs to fall slightly longer than usual. Avoid wearing a hoodie that is just one size larger than what you normally wear as this will likely look frumpy rather than oversized. Pastel colours and all shades of black, grey, and white, are great options as they will work with almost any colours in your wardrobe. Pick a shade that most expresses your own personal style. Consider what colours you already have in your wardrobe and pick a hoodie that will match. For example, if you have a lot of pastels in your wardrobe, choose a grey or black hoodie to create contrast.

SUMMARY: Pick a hoodie with long sleeves if you want to be able to roll them up. Wear a hoodie that is labelled as oversized if you want a flattering fit. Pick a hoodie that is 2 sizes larger than your usual size if you want an oversized look. Choose a neutral coloured hoodie if you want a versatile option.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sites like eBay, Amazon, and Craigslist allow you to sell your items online. Selling your belongings will give you money that you can use to cover moving expenses. Take a photo of the stuff that you want to sell, set a price, and make a listing on either website. Other popular online marketplaces include Facebook Marketplace, Letgo, and Bonanza. Look on job boards like Craigslist for temporary jobs or gigs. Sites like Freelancer.com, Elance, and Fiverr have short-term gigs that can help you earn extra cash.  Popular side gigs include tutoring, babysitting, writing, customer support, consulting, and social media management.  Apply to the gigs that you have experience in. If you’re moving a good distance away, you’ll likely only want to make one trip. Therefore, you should sell larger items that you won’t be able to take with you like dressers, beds, and pieces of furniture. A garage or yard sale is a great way to minimize what you have to take with you and make some extra last-minute cash.

SUMMARY:
Sell your stuff online. Get a temporary job. Have a garage sale to sell stuff you don't need.