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Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are abnormalities in the normal rhythmic beating of the heart. They can cause heart to beat too slowly (bradycardia) or too fast (tachycardia).
Consequences of arrhythmias can be minor or serious, even life-threatening.
Symptoms of Arrhythmia
Cardiac arrhythmias may cause a wide variety of symptoms including:
- Fatigue or weakness
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fainting
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
Complications of arrhythmias may include:
- Low blood pressure
- Congestive heart failure
- Stroke
- Cardiac arrest
Cardiac Arrythmia Services
Arrhythmia Diagnosis
If an arrhythmia is suspected, your doctor may perform various tests to diagnose your arrhythmia.
Cardiac electrophysiologists rely on the patient's medical history and noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests to identify and treat various cardiac arrhythmias. They are often referred to as electricians of the heart.
The Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Auburn Hospital include board-certified cardiac electrophysiologists who serve on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and lead a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, nurses, technicians, and residents in the care of patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
The Mount Auburn Cardiac Arrhythmia Service provides a comprehensive patient-centered approach to treating abnormal heart rhythms.
Diagnostic Tests and Treatments
Tests
- ECG with provocative testing
- Electrophysiology study
- Implantable monitor
- Tilt table test
Treatments
- Cardioversion
- Implanted devices
- Pacemaker implant including leadless pacemaker implant and left bundle pacing
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator implant
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy
- Catheter ablation
- Radiofrequency ablation with zero or low flouroscopy
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Services & Specialties
Our heart and vascular providers work with these and other specialty areas to deliver heart care.
