Cardiac Arrhythmia Service

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What is Cardiac Arrhythmia Service?

Cardiac electrophysiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating disturbances of the heart's electrical system. They evaluate arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) to help determine the right treatment for you.

  • Fatigue or weakness.
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness.
  • Fainting or near-fainting spells.
  • Rapid heartbeat or pounding in the chest.
  • Shortness of breath and anxiety.
  • Chest pain or pressure.
  • Alternating fast and slow heart rate.
  • Sweating

The most common type of cardiac arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. Although these abnormal rhythms sometimes occur in a healthy heart and have minimal consequences, they often indicate an underlying heart disease which can result in serious complications such as a stroke or heart attack.

Your heart's electrical signals control how fast your heart beats. A problem with these electrical signals can cause an irregular rhythm. This can happen when the nerve cells that produce electrical signals do not work properly or when the electrical signals do not travel normally through your heart.

  • High blood pressure.
  • Heart problems present at birth.
  • Thyroid disease.
  • Obstructive sleep apnea.
  • Electrolyte imbalance.
  • Some medicines and supplements.
  • Excessive alcohol use.
  • Coronary artery disease, other heart problems and previous heart surgery.

Avoid triggers for arrhythmias. Get treatment for other health conditions that may cause arrhythmias. Make heart-healthy lifestyle changes, such as choosing heart-healthy foods, being physically active, aiming for a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and managing stress. Talk to your doctor if you need heart surgery

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Maze Procedure. If you suffer from atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) your cardiac surgeon may recommend the Maze procedure.
  • Ablation Procedures.
  • Cardiac EP Imaging.
  • Cardioversion.
  • Surgical Treatment.
  • Implantable Devices.
  • MICRA Transcatheter Pacing System.
  • WATCHMAN Device.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Maze Procedure. If you suffer from atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) your cardiac surgeon may recommend the Maze procedure.
  • Ablation Procedures.
  • Cardiac EP Imaging.
  • Cardioversion.
  • Surgical Treatment.
  • Implantable Devices.
  • MICRA Transcatheter Pacing System.
  • WATCHMAN Device.

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