Specialized treatment for heart rhythm and electrical disorders.
Heart rhythm and electrical disorders occur when the natural electrical system of the heart does not coordinate the heartbeat normally. The result may be a fast rhythm, slow rhythm, irregular rhythm, extra beats, or pauses.
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Symptoms patients may notice
- Fluttering, racing, pounding, or skipped heartbeats
- Slow heart rate, pauses, dizziness, or fainting
- Chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, or exercise intolerance
- Known AFib, atrial flutter, SVT, PACs, PVCs, sick sinus syndrome, or heart block
How we evaluate this condition
- EKG and heart-rhythm history
- Holter monitor, patch monitor, event monitor, pacemaker interrogation, or loop-recorder evaluation
- Echocardiography and stress testing when structural or ischemic heart disease is suspected
- Coordination with electrophysiology specialists when ablation or device therapy is needed
Treatment and care options
- Medication management for rate, rhythm, and symptom control
- Stroke-prevention planning for AFib and atrial flutter when appropriate
- Pacemaker, ICD, ablation, cardioversion, or loop-recorder referral coordination as needed
- Lifestyle and risk-factor management, including sleep apnea, alcohol, stimulant use, blood pressure, weight, and thyroid disease
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