Heart Rhythm Disorders
A heart rhythm disorder, known as arrhythmia, is characterized by abnormal heart beat - too fast, too slow or irregularly. Many arrhythmias don’t pose a serious heart danger, but for patients who require treatment, Alliance Health Durant’s arrhythmia specialists have the training and expertise to provide advanced care.
Our arrhythmia specialists utilize technology to measure the heart’s electrical activity and identify damage to the heart. Doctors use tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), or a Holter monitor, which records heart rhythm and activity over a period of time, to diagnose arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AFib) which is characterized by a rapid, irregular heart rate.
Depending on the type and severity of arrhythmia, there are a range of treatment options. We provide arrhythmia treatment, from lifestyle-modification assistance to complex surgical treatment. Our services include:
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Lifestyle modification and medical management - Stress, caffeine, alcohol or other substances can contribute to arrhythmias. AllianceHealth Durant provides education and resources to help you adopt healthier lifestyle habits to eliminate arrhythmias. When lifestyle changes are insufficient, arrhythmia specialists can develop a treatment plan using medications.
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Cardioversion - Fast arrhythmias are treated by delivering an electrical shock to the heart, utilizing an ECG monitor and a defibrillator.
- Implanted devices - Placed just under the skin, small devices are used to send electrical signals to the heart to regulate heartbeat, and cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is used to regulate a fast heartbeat (defibrillation).