Not every cardiac arrhythmia requires treatment. Therapy depends on the cause. Drugs can be used to suppress cardiac arrhythmias and thus relieve symptoms. Antiarrhythmics are drugs used to convert a cardiac arrhythmia into a normal sinus rhythm or to prevent cardiac arrhythmias. Because patients respond differently to the medications and, unfortunately, can occasionally have side effects, it sometimes takes time to find the right medication and dosage. In the case of atrial fibrillation, the doctor also often prescribes anticoagulant medication to prevent a stroke. It is important to know the names of your medications, why they were prescribed, and what medications you have been taking for your arrhythmia.
With a success rate of 70 to 90%, catheter ablation is a safe and effective treatment for heart rhythm disorders known as arrhythmias. During the procedure, a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a vein in the groin and threaded up into the heart, where it delivers energy to the tiny areas of heart tissue causing irregular heartbeat. The targeted tissue is destroyed to interrupt the electrical pathways responsible for the arrhythmia. Catheter ablation is often used as therapy for premature contractions, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia (VT). It is performed under local or full anaesthesia, and most patients can go home the day after the procedure.
Simple steps can go a long way toward treating or keeping heart-threatening diseases away. In the most literal sense: being active can reduce your risk of developing some cardiac conditions by as much as 35%. Let us coach you through the lifestyle changes you should make for a healthy heart, from stress management strategies to diet and exercise plans.
Pacemaker or ICD implantation is a safe and effective surgical option for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, with little risk of complications. It involves inserting a medical device, usually a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), into the body to regulate the heart rate or rhythm. A pacemaker is inserted under the skin near the collarbone and is a small device that uses electrical pulses to regulate the heartbeat. When the heart rate drops below normal, the pacemaker sends an electrical signal to the heart muscle to trigger a new heartbeat. A similar device, the ICD, can also send an electrical shock to the heart if it detects a life-threatening heart rhythm, such as ventricular fibrillation. In this way, it can restore normal heart rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac death. Implantation of a pacemaker or ICD is a minor surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia. During the procedure, a small incision is made under the collarbone, a pocket is created for the device, and fine probes are inserted through veins into the heart. Once connected to the probes, the device is programmed to monitor the heart's rhythm and treat it if necessary. Patients with pacemakers or ICDs need regular follow-up appointments to make sure their device is working properly and to make adjustments if necessary.
With a combined total of over 10,000 successful procedures, we can offer electrophysiology knowledge and cardiac therapy experience, from which patients with all kinds of arrhythmia can benefit – over 20,000 already have. Most of them, we treated as co-chief physicians at one of the leading electrophysiology departments in Switzerland.
This track record has earned us the trust of premier medical technology developers, allowing us to deliver the latest evidence-based heart rhythm disorder treatments before anyone else. This is how Cardiopuls Medical Centre came to be.
We believe that quality cardiology care rests on two pillars: people-centered thinking and access to proven technology innovations.
We also believe in our ability to provide both. Get to know us or schedule an appointment to discuss your questions and concerns.
