Arrhythmia Clinic

Heart Arrhythmia Treatment in Dubai at Emirates Hospitals Group. Heart Arrhythmias occur when the heart’s regular rhythm is disrupted. The heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. While many arrhythmias are harmless, some can be serious and require medical intervention.

Types of Heart Arrhythmias

There are two main categories of heart arrhythmia:

Tachycardia – This refers to a rapid heart rate. Types of rapid heartbeat include:

• Atrial fibrillation (irregular and rapid heartbeat)
• Atrial flutter (rapid and regular heartbeat)
• Ventricular Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat originating in the lower chambers of the heart).

Bradycardia – This refers to a slow heart rate. It can be caused by various factors, including:

• Heart disease
• Medication side effects
• Problems with the heart’s electrical system

Symptoms of Arrhythmias

Symptoms of arrhythmias vary widely and It’s important to know that some people may be asymptomatic, as in they may have an arrhythmia but may not present with symptoms:

• Palpitations (feeling a fluttering or racing heart)
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fainting
• Fatigue

Diagnosing Heart Arrhythmias

To diagnose an arrhythmia our cardiology team will conduct a thorough medical history and physical examination. Diagnostic tests may include:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG): This test records the heart’s electrical activity.
• Holter monitor: This portable device records the heart’s rhythm over a 24-hour period.
• Event recorder: This device records the heart’s rhythm when activated by the patient.
• Echocardiogram: This uses sound waves to create images of the heart.
• Electrophysiology study (EPS): This invasive procedure maps the heart’s electrical activity.

Heart Arrhythmia Treatment in Dubai

Treatment for arrhythmias ranged from medical management to minimally invasive interventions, and depends on the type and severity of the underlying condition. Treatments include:

• Medications: To help regulate the heart’s rhythm.
• Catheter ablation: This procedure uses heat or cold to destroy abnormal heart tissue causing arrhythmia.
• Cardioversion: Using electrical shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm.
• Pacemakers & ICD’s (Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator). These devices help monitor and regulate the heart’s rhythm by sending electrical impulses or delivering shocks if necessary.