Arrhythmia Management And Ablation

Arrhythmia management and ablation are available as part of the services provided by Dr. David Filsoof at Beverly Hills Cardiovascular. Depending on the specifics of your condition, there are a variety of treatment options available to correct certain heart issues and improve your overall health. As is always the case, the best way to settle on the right treatment or procedure is to work closely with your doctor. Having open communication about your situation and the options available will help you arrive at a confident decision. What is Arrhythmia Management? A heart arrhythmia is a relatively common condition. In layman’s terms, this is an irregular heartbeat, and it is a condition that may need to be addressed with medical intervention. Generally, the heart rate of a healthy adult will fall somewhere between 60 – 100 beats per minute. Aside from the simple rate of your heartbeat, there are many other issues that can fall into the category of arrhythmias. This is a complex topic, which is why you should be working directly with a cardiologist to get to the bottom of whatever issue may be present in your body. If an arrhythmia is detected, your doctor will likely discuss management options with you to care for the condition. The way this issue is addressed can range from taking no action at all up to surgery and other invasive methods. Also, you may be asked to change your lifestyle to improve on risk factors related to the heart, such as smoking, caffeine consumption, certain activities, etc. Invasive options for treating arrhythmia issues include the insertion of a pacemaker or heart surgery. Cardiac Ablation One possible option for correcting your arrhythmia is known as cardiac ablation. This will not be the right treatment option for all patients, of course, but it is something you may discuss with your doctor if the circumstances are right in your case. Of course, there are always risks involved with having an invasive procedure completed, so be sure to talk things over with your doctor and have all of your questions answered before moving forward. The idea behind cardiac ablation is relatively simple – although nothing is that simple when it comes to the heart. Essentially, this procedure aims to address the tissues in your heart that are causing problems. Once the tissues responsible for the arrhythmia are identified, they can be targeted during this procedure. A catheter is often used to reach the appropriate area of the heart, where heat or cold will be applied to intentionally scar the targeted tissues. When successful, this treatment can prevent those tissues from causing an arrhythmia, correcting the issue and allowing the patient’s heart to return to an appropriate rhythm. If everything goes as expected, you might even be able to go home the same day as the procedure. The recovery should be rather quick overall for most patients, aside from some modest soreness. We’re Ready to Serve You Arrhythmia management and ablation is just a portion of what is available at Beverly Hills Cardiovascular. Are you looking for an experienced cardiologist in Southern California to provide the treatments and services you need? If so, Beverly Hills Cardiovascular would love to speak with you about making an appointment. Dr. David Filsoof offers many services as part of his practice, including echocardiography, CT coronary angiogram, stress echocardiography, and more. To get started, give us a call during office hours to make an appointment or ask any questions you may have. Thank you for visiting!