FAQs About Arrhythmia

It’s important that every system in your heart is functioning properly so that blood flow can continue in your body, and it can function as needed. When the electrical system in your heart isn’t functioning properly, the heartbeat can be too fast, too slow, or irregular. This is known as an arrhythmia. Dealing with an arrhythmia can be scary if you aren’t sure what’s happening, so it’s important to be informed. Dr. Alireza Nazeri at Mobitz Heart & Rhythm Center in Houston, TX, can answer some frequently asked questions about dealing with an arrhythmia.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arrhythmia

Q. What are the symptoms of arrhythmia?

A. Symptoms vary for each person and for the type of arrhythmia they may be dealing with. Some people may have no symptoms at all, and others may have many. Some common symptoms include:

• Palpitations
• Fainting
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Anxiety
• Numbness
• Fatigue

Q. What causes arrhythmia?

A. There are different factors that increase your risk for developing an arrhythmia. This could include uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure, sleep apnea, and obesity. Arrhythmia is often genetic as well, so it’s important to understand your family history.

Q. How is arrhythmia treated?

A. Your cardiologist in Houston, TX, will come up with a treatment plan for your arrhythmia. This could include monitoring and treating the risk factors, taking certain medications, or installing a pacemaker. You may also need surgery to restore your normal rhythm back. This could be a cardioversion or catheter ablation.

Contact Your Cardiologist Today

It’s important to take care of your heart and make sure that it is functioning as it should. Contact Dr. Alireza Nazeri at Mobitz Heart & Rhythm Center in Houston, TX, to ask further questions about arrhythmia. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (713) 909-3166.