Our hearts are functioning 24 hours a day in Montebello, Bardonia, Blauvelt, Clarkstown, Mt. Ivy, Orangeburg, NY, and surrounding areas, 7 days a week, nonstop. And while we mostly take for granted that it will continue working just fine during our lifetimes, sometimes there are hiccups in the operation of a heart which can lead to irregular heartbeats. At Cardiology of Hudson Valley, we understand that these irregular heartbeats might be nothing to be worried about, but odds are good that this is a sign of worse things to come. We can offer a number of different irregular heartbeat treatments that will help, no matter if you have a heart that is beating too fast, too slow, or even beats erratically. Don’t just think it will go away, seek our team’s help and be sure that you continue to live a long and healthy life. Contact us today to schedule a time to discuss your irregular heartbeat treatments with our cardiologist.
What Causes Irregular Heartbeats
While irregular heartbeat treatments are important, just as important is to understand why irregular heartbeats happen in the first place. This is where we obtain your personal history and ask important questions that can help pinpoint potential causes of your irregular heartbeats. There could be heart conditions like high blood pressure, heart valve issues, coronary artery disease, and other issues. It could also be lifestyle related, such as excess consumption of caffeine, smoking, alcohol, or other triggers.
While it would be great if there was a single treatment approach that worked for everyone, the truth is that we need to create a personalized approach to your irregular heartbeat treatment. This could include lifestyle adjustments, possibly some medications that can help restore a normal rhythm, and in some cases a procedure or a device might be called for.
Fast vs Slow Heartbeats
The treatment approaches will be different depending on whether you have a slow or fast heartbeat. While fast heartbeats are more common than slow ones, there are still treatment options for both. Often for a slower heartbeat, medication or even a pacemaker will be implanted. For fast heartbeats, there are different medications to employ, as well as other procedures that might be called for, such as a heart ablation, that can often help alleviate symptoms.
Irregular heartbeat treatments are important to know about in blank as they can improve your quality of life and extend your life at the same time. Working with a knowledgeable cardiologist at Cardiology of Hudson Valley will ensure that your treatment is personalized just for you based on your particular medical history. Reach out to our team today to schedule an appointment to discuss your irregular heartbeat treatment options.