Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart’s rhythm is irregular. It occurs when the electrical signals that control the heart’s beating are disrupted.
Symptoms
- Palpitations
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Fainting
Causes
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Hypothyroidism
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Medications
- Stress and anxiety
- Caffeine and alcohol
Diagnosis
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): Records the heart's electrical activity.
- Holter monitor: A portable device that records heart activity over a 24-hour period.
- Event recorder: A device that records heart activity when triggered by the patient.
Treatment
- Medications: To control heart rate or rhythm.
- Cardioversion: A procedure to restore a normal heart rhythm.
- Ablation: A procedure to destroy abnormal heart tissue causing arrhythmias.
- Pacemaker: A device implanted to regulate heart rate.
- Defibrillator: A device implanted to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm.
Enquiry Number
0493731471, 0493733613
Email ID
info@support24x7.com.au
Our Offices
PARALOWIE, SA 5108
