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Arrhythmia treatment in India

Released Date: 2024-01-21
Written & reviewed by Vikram Kashyap, Medical Consultant, Satyug Healthcare ·Last updated: ·Editorial policy

Arrhythmia treatment in India


Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm, where the heart may beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. The heart's normal rhythm is controlled by electrical signals that coordinate the contraction of its chambers. When these signals are disrupted, it can lead to arrhythmias.

🖼️ Understand It in Pictures

💡 In simple words
Some heartbeat problems come from a faulty electrical spot or pathway in the heart, causing a racing or uneven heartbeat. In catheter ablation, thin tubes go in through a vein in the groin and use heat or cold to treat that spot. There is no big cut.

Normal vs abnormal heartbeat, and after ablation

Cardiac Ablation: normal vs abnormal explained in pictures

👀 Symptoms in Pictures

Symptoms that may need Cardiac Ablation - in pictures

🩻 Scans & Tests — What Doctors See

ECG of an irregular heartbeat
ECG of an irregular heartbeat
The spikes come at uneven gaps — the typical pattern of atrial fibrillation.
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ECG test
ECG test
Sticky pads on the chest record the heart’s electrical signal in a few minutes — painless.
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🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures

Cardiac Ablation step by step in pictures
The cath lab
The cath lab
The room where angiograms, stents and many heart procedures are done under live X-ray.
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📅 Recovery at a Glance

Recovery timeline after Cardiac Ablation

Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.

Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition,In which the electrical impulses in the heart doesn't workproperly,whether palpitations, fluttering or skipping a beat,irregular heart beat, too fast or too slow heart beats. 

Normal Heart Rate(electrical impulses) : 60 - 100

if less than 60 beats a minute Bradycardia and more than 100 beats a minute Tachycardia  a minute.

Bradycardia and Tachycardia are two forms of irregular heart rates or arrhythmias

What are the symptoms of arrhythmia ?

  • Shortness of breath
  • Giddiness, reeling of head, light headedness
  • Chest discomfort
  • A slow/racing heartbeat
  • Palpitations
  • Thumping in chest
  • sweating, fatigue, and anxiety.
What is the Arrhythmia treatment ?

The treatment for arrhythmia depends on the type of arrhythmia, its underlying cause, and the severity of symptoms. Here are some common approaches to treating arrhythmias:

  1. Lifestyle Changes:

    • Healthy Diet: Adopting a heart-healthy diet that is low in saturated fats, cholesterol, and sodium can help manage certain risk factors.
    • Regular Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity can improve overall cardiovascular health.
    • Avoiding Triggers: Identifying and avoiding substances or activities that may trigger arrhythmias, such as excessive caffeine, alcohol, and certain medications.
  2. Medications:

    • Antiarrhythmic Medications: These drugs can help control heart rhythm by stabilizing the electrical signals in the heart.
    • Beta-Blockers: These medications slow down the heart rate and reduce the force of contractions.
    • Calcium Channel Blockers: These drugs help regulate the flow of calcium into the heart, affecting its electrical activity.
  3. Cardioversion:

    • Electrical Cardioversion: In cases of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, a controlled electrical shock is delivered to the heart to reset its rhythm.
  4. Catheter Radiofrequency ablation (RFA):

    • This procedure involves using a catheter to deliver radiofrequency energy to specific areas of the heart tissue that are causing the abnormal rhythm. It aims to create scar tissue, disrupting the abnormal electrical signals.
  5. Pacemaker:

    • For certain bradycardias (slow heart rhythms), a pacemaker may be implanted to regulate and maintain a normal heart rate.
  6. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD):

    • For life-threatening arrhythmias, an ICD may be implanted. It can detect and treat dangerous rhythms by delivering a shock to restore a normal rhythm.
  7. Lifestyle Modification:

    • Quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight can contribute to overall heart health.
  8. Management of Underlying Conditions:

    • Treating or managing conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease that may contribute to arrhythmias is crucial.

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