Do Not Ignore Changes in Heart Rhythm: Dr. Aditya Pradeep Mulgaonkar

Timely Diagnosis Can Identify Arrhythmia and Enable Proper Treatment: Yashoda Hospitals’ Expert Advice

INDORE: Patients often overlook changes in heart rhythm by mistaking them for stress, weakness, or fatigue. According to health experts, experiencing a rapid or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, or unexplained weakness can be signs of an underlying heart rhythm disorder. Rather than ignoring these symptoms, it is crucial to get tested on time and seek expert consultation.

Dr. Aditya Pradeep Mulgaonkar, Senior Consultant – Cardiac Electrophysiology at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, stated that if an individual frequently experiences a fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, or sudden weakness without any clear cause, medical evaluation is essential. Timely testing helps identify the exact cause of the problem and allows doctors to plan an appropriate treatment strategy.

He explained that conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), Ventricular Arrhythmias, and Bradyarrhythmias are treated based on the patient’s specific illness, symptoms, and test reports. Treatment options include medications as well as electrophysiology procedures or device-based therapies.

The Role of Electrophysiology Study (EPS) and Catheter Ablation
• Electrophysiology Study (EPS): During an EPS, specialized catheters are used to study the electrical signals of the heart, helping pinpoint the exact source of the abnormal rhythm and plan further treatment.

• Catheter Ablation: For suitable patients, catheter ablation can treat the specific area of the heart generating abnormal electrical signals. Modern 3D Electroanatomical Mapping and Advanced Ablation Technologies play a vital role in evaluating and treating complex arrhythmias.

The Vital Role of Pacemakers and ICDs
Dr. Mulgaonkar highlighted that patients with a dangerously slow heartbeat or issues in the heart’s electrical conduction system may require a Pacemaker. Meanwhile, for selected patients at risk of severe ventricular arrhythmia, an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) serves as a life-saving treatment option.

Timely Expert Consultation is Key
According to experts, recurrent heart rhythm changes should never be brushed off as simple stress or tiredness. Timely medical evaluation enables early detection of arrhythmias and helps determine the right care plan. Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad provides advanced diagnostics and expert medical care in the field of Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Representing the management, Mr. Anand Rathore, Circle In-charge, was also present. Local coordination for patient support will be overseen by Mr. Anand Rathore.