Arrhythmias in Wellington
An arrhythmia is when the rhythm of the heart is disrupted by either skipped heartbeats or an increase in heartbeats. A fast heartbeat is called
tachyarrhythmia
, a slow heartbeat is called
bradyarrhythmia
. A common irregular heartbeat is called
atrial fibrillation
. Arrhythmias in Wellington are diagnosed by
cardiologists
using various tests which monitor the heart rate. These tests include an
electrocardiograph
(ECG), 24 hour ECG,
echocardiogram
or
electrophysiological
study (EP study). Once diagnosed a treatment plan is devised between cardiologist and patient. The treatment plan will depend on the severity and cause of the arrhythmia. Treatment may include medication, surgery or the insertion of a
pacemaker
to regulate the heart rate.
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