Arrhythmias

Arrhythmia: A Common Condition

Some arrhythmias are life-threatening and can result in cardiac arrest. When the heart doesn’t beat properly, it can’t pump blood efficiently. If your organs don’t get enough blood, they can shut down or suffer serious damage. Most arrhythmias, however, are manageable — and with timely evaluation at our cardiology hospital in Bengaluru, many patients return to normal activity after effective arrhythmia treatment.

More than two million people live with atrial fibrillation and other rhythm problems. Our team of irregular heartbeat specialists at Nano Hospitals diagnoses arrhythmias using ECG, Holter monitoring, event recorders, and advanced imaging to create a personalised care plan for each patient.

Types of Arrhythmias

• Bradycardia: slow heartbeat
• Tachycardia: fast heartbeat
• Other heart rhythm disorders include:
• Atrial fibrillation
• Brugada syndrome
• Long QT syndrome
• Heart palpitations
• Supraventricular tachycardia
• Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

Symptoms can range from none at all to dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, syncope (fainting), or palpitations. If you experience these, consult an irregular heartbeat specialist at Nano Hospitals for assessment and prompt arrhythmia treatment.

Treatment may not be necessary for benign rhythm changes, but when intervention is required our cardiology hospital offers a full range of options. Decisions are based on the type of arrhythmia, symptoms, underlying heart disease, and patient preference.

• • Lifestyle changes and trigger avoidance (caffeine, stimulants, stress reduction)
• • Medications to control heart rate or rhythm
• • Electrical cardioversion for certain tachycardias
• • Catheter ablation performed by experienced electrophysiologists to cure or control abnormal circuits
• • Pacemaker implantation for symptomatic bradycardia
• • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) for patients at risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias

Heart Palpitations

Palpitations are often benign but can signal a disorder of the heart's electrical system. Our irregular heartbeat specialists perform targeted testing and offer treatment plans tailored to the diagnosis — from simple reassurance and lifestyle advice to ablation or device therapy when needed.

Syncope (Fainting)

Syncope may occur when the brain receives insufficient blood flow. Causes include arrhythmia, structural heart disease, or vasovagal responses. We evaluate syncope thoroughly at Nano Hospitals using tilt testing, ECG monitoring, and imaging, then recommend appropriate management to prevent recurrence.

If you suspect a rhythm problem, seeking care early at a specialised cardiology hospital can improve outcomes. Our teams at Nano Hospitals Hulimavu and Nano Hospitals Uttarahalli in Bengaluru are ready to help — from diagnosis to advanced arrhythmia treatment and long-term follow-up.