Cardiac Arrhythmia

If your heart often races or you frequently feel lightheaded, it could be due to cardiac arrhythmia. Advanced Medical Care’s experienced cardiology team provides on-site testing to diagnose a cardiac arrhythmia accurately. The team also offers a wide range of nonsurgical and surgical treatments to restore your heart’s rhythm and lower your risk of stroke and other severe complications. Call the office in Brighton Beach (Brooklyn) or Forest Hills (Queens), New York, today to schedule an evaluation for symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia or book an appointment online.

What is cardiac arrhythmia?

A cardiac arrhythmia describes an abnormal heartbeat. If you’re diagnosed with an arrhythmia, your heart beats too slowly (bradycardia), too quickly (tachycardia), or irregularly.

Causes of cardiac arrhythmia include:

• Scar tissue
• Thyroid disorder
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Congenital heart disease (something you’re born with)

Without treatment, cardiac arrhythmia can lead to stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and premature death.

The Advanced Medical Care team provides comprehensive diagnostic testing in-office to identify what causes cardiac arrhythmia. They also design a treatment plan to relieve your symptoms and protect your long-term heart health.

When should I seek medical attention for cardiac arrhythmia?

You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Advanced Medical Care if you have any of the following symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia:

• Fainting
• Heart palpitations
• Rapid heartbeat
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Chest pressure or pain
• Shortness of breath

The medical team uses an electrocardiogram (EKG), a Holter monitor, and other advanced diagnostic tests to evaluate your heart’s rhythm and rate. They also review your personal and family medical histories to pinpoint the cause of your irregular heartbeat.

Based on your test results, the team creates a treatment plan to restore your heart rhythm and lower your risk of myocardial infarction, heart disease, and other complications. They focus on relieving bothersome symptoms and restoring a healthy heart rhythm.

How is cardiac arrhythmia treated?

The Advanced Medical Care team offers a range of treatments to address the root cause of your cardiac arrhythmia. Your treatment plan can include:

• Daily exercise
• Lifestyle changes
• Dietary improvements
• Physical therapy
• Medication to regulate heart rate

You could be a candidate for surgery to remove scar tissue or other blockages affecting blood flow to your heart or to implant a pacemaker. A pacemaker delivers electrical currents into your heart to reset its rhythm.

The team monitors your heart health over time and will adjust your treatment plan when necessary. You might also need preventive screenings to lower your risk of myocardial infarction and other heart conditions resulting from cardiac arrhythmia.

Call the Advanced Medical Care office today to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia or book an appointment online.