There are two major forms of AF. persistent AF – where AF is persistent lasting for many days or weeks. In this form of AF, it is unlikely that normal rhythm will be restored without medical intervention such as cardioversion or ablation. paroxysmal AF -where AF is intermittent, coming and going frequently. In this form…
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Emergency doctors can help make you arrive at a clear diagnosis with a simple ECG. Please do take a copy or if not, capture a photograph of that all-important ECG on your phone. It may be the only documentation of the palpitation you may get! This is crucially important for your cardiologist (specifically electrophysiologist – a…
SVT is short for supraventricular tachycardia. This is a form of arrhythmia which is typically due to a “short circuit” within the heart, which creates a cycle of re-entry, in which an electrical circuit continuously goes round-and-round in a circle, perpetuating a rapid heart rhythm until the circuit is broken. This is distinct from the…
There are 2 forms of supraventricular tachycardia treatment: Acute treatment to terminate the event when it occurs. Top tips include:- Blowing against a closed mouth and nose – as if you were trying to “pop” your ears when descending in an aeroplane to “equalise” ear pressures. If you have never been on a plane, then…
Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are both heart rhythm abnormalities, and both these rhythm abnormalities can cause symptoms of palpitations, shortness of breath and lightheadedness. Difference Between Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation Atrial flutter is a regular rhythm that is due to a fixed distance “short circuit” within the right atrial chamber giving an atrial…
Atrial Flutter is the second most common heart rhythm abnormality, after atrial fibrillation. It tends to occur in patients over 60 years of age, often with a coexisting disease of the heart’s valves or the lungs. Atrial flutter, like atrial fibrillation, can lead to various symptoms including shortness of breath, palpitations and dizziness. Being in…
Atrial Fibrillation (AF or AFib) is the most common heart rhythm abnormality. The chances of having AF increases as we age, with 4 to 5 per cent of people aged seventy and over having it. But younger people can also develop AF is typically in response to certain triggers. When you are diagnosed with AF,…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder. You may have had a diagnosis made by your general practitioner, or when you had palpitations and attended the accident and emergency department. Now that you have had a clear diagnosis, what is the best strategy to seek a further opinion or review? As AF…
The best units for cardiac electrophysiology are defined by the quality of the cardiologists within the unit. All across the UK, there are many centres which provide excellent AF care. One top tip when checking out a hospital is to navigate to the consultant group or cardiology department and understand if there are one or…
How can ventricular ectopics be treated? Can mobile ECG technology be used to detect palpitations from ventricular ectopics (VE)? Ventricular ectopics (VE) are one of the most common causes of palpitations and lead to One of the largest cohorts of patients referred to a heart rhythm (arrhythmia) cardiology clinic are patients with palpitations, and of…
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