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About Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, are a problem with the speed or pattern of the heartbeat. When a person experiences an arrhythmia, Brooklyn cardiologists say the heart beats too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia) or in an unusual rhythm. When arrhythmias are severe or last a long period of time, the heart may not be able to pump an adequate amount of blood throughout the body. Without adequate blood for nourishment, the brain, heart and other organs may become damaged.

The heart has a natural pacemaker made of rapidly firing cells in the sinus node, but most of the heart’s tissues can create electrical energy that can generate a heartbeat. Abnormal electrical currents or blocked electrical pathways in the heart can cause irregular heartbeats.

Anyone can experience arrhythmias, and the risk becomes more common with age. There are other factors that put particular individuals at larger risk for arrhythmia such as too much caffeine, smoking, alcohol overuse, amphetamines and other drugs or medicines. Strong emotional stress and anger can also lead to arrhythmias in some people. Damage to the heart’s electrical system from heart attack or disease can also lead to arrhythmias.

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias present a range of symptoms that can be unnoticeable to cardiovascular death. The most common signals of arrhythmia include:

  • Sensations of palpitations, fluttering or skipped heartbeat
  • Feeling gaps or pauses between heartbeats
  • An irregular heart rhythm

Brooklyn cardiology experts warn of more serious symptoms including:

  • Excessive consumption of alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Use of illicit drugs
  • Untreated high blood pressure
  • Pregnancy
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Family history

Most cases of arrhythmia are benign and do not require treatment. Once an arrhythmia has been diagnosed, your heart doctor in Brooklyn will verify whether your arrhythmia is harmless or needs further action. If treatment is needed, we will create a care plan to suit your situation. Continued care and treatment may include managing risk factors or providing therapy to regulate the heartbeat such as medication, cardioversion and ablation.

Frequently Asked Questions – Arrhythmias Brooklyn, NY

Are arrhythmias something that I should be concerned about?

There are many reasons why a person might experience irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias. If you notice that if your heart is beating too fast, too slow, or feels like it is beating in an unusual rhythm, you may have arrhythmias. These are caused by the natural pacemaker in your heart to be inhibited by blocked electrical pathways, or abnormal currents in your heart. In most cases, arrhythmias do not require treatment, but to be sure, allow our expert cardiologists to perform an evaluation of your heart health to determine whether or not intervention is required. Call our office to schedule a consultation with our expert cardiologists in Brooklyn, NY.

How can Arrhythmias be detected?

The best way of detecting whether or not your heart has arrhythmias is to meet with an expert cardiologist for a comprehensive cardiac evaluation. Only by meeting with a cardiologist will you be able to determine the proper cardiac tests that you need. Our doctors are experts in preventative cardiology, and cardiac tests including EKG’s, Echocardiograms, Holter Monitor Tests, and all other major tests. When you come in for your consultation, we will go over all of your medical history with you in depth and provide you with an evaluation of your cardiac health. Our doctors will provide you with a preventative treatment plan to ensure that you do everything you can to keep your heart healthy.

Are there any treatments that can be done to stop Arrhythmias?

Yes, there are several treatment options that may help with your irregular heartbeats. In order to make decide which methods would be best for you, our doctors would have to perform a full heart evaluation. An evaluation may consist of one to several visits to our office in Brooklyn, NY for tests. If any issues are detected with the health of your heart, our expert cardiologists will provide you with the medication, or therapy options that will help you. To find out if you have any Arrhythmias, or to learn more about managing your irregular heartbeat, get in touch with our office today.

What is the root cause of Arrhythmias?

There are many factors that can cause an irregular heartbeat. These factors include smoking, drug use, obesity, thyroid disorder and family history. If you believe one or more of these risk factors is giving you sensations of palpatations, fluttering, or skipped heartbeats, contact our cardiology office in Brooklyn, NY today. Not all risk factors can be controlled, but there are medications, therapies, and changes to lifestyle that may be able to help with your irregular heartbeat. Call today to schedule your appointment and find out more.

When I look for a place to get tested for Arrhythmias Brooklyn, NY has several cardiology offices, why should I choose MKR Medical PC?

We provide the highest level of cardiovascular care to our patients in a high end facility. We have the latest equipment and an environment that resembles the feel of a spa. We have several exam rooms as well as testing rooms, and procedure rooms all with state of the art technology to ensure that our diagnoses are accurate. Our cardiologists are among the most experienced in the field and our office in Brooklyn, NY is conveniently located for access from all of the surrounding towns on Brooklyn.