Best Heart Arrhythmia Doctors in Delhi, India

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is a Heart Arrhythmia Doctor?

Cardiac electrophysiology, or simply electrophysiology is a speciality of cardiac doctors who focus on diagnosing and treating the problems of abnormal heart rhythms.

2. Which conditions & types of diseases are treated by a Heart Arrhythmia Doctor?

Conditions and types of diseases treated by a heart arrhythmia specialist include:

• Bradycardia
• Tachycardia
• Cardiac arrest- the heart stops suddenly
• Atrial fibrillation- flutter like heartbeat
• Heart blocks
• Heart failure
• Myocarditis and endocarditis
• Cardiomyopathy
• Angina
• Heart valve disorders
• Congenital heart defects
• Long QT syndrome- A heart disease that causes sudden arrhythmias
• Wolff-Parkinsons-White syndrome- Heart beats fast due to an extra electrical pathway

3. When should you consult a heart arrhythmia doctor?

You should consult a heart arrhythmia specialist if:

• If you experience syncope (loss of consciousness)
• You are undergoing heart surgery
• You are undergoing or considering cardiac ablation
• You are at risk for cardiac arrest
• You may benefit from a pacemaker or ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator)
• You experience dizziness, chest pains, weakness or shortness of breath

4. What does an arrhythmia specialist do?

Heart arrhythmia specialists test and treat abnormal heart rhythms. They are trained to administer and use specialised tests, devices and procedures. They can also educate people on how to keep the heart healthy and prevent certain diseases. They can prescribe medication.

5. What should I expect at my first appointment with an arrhythmia specialist?

You can expect the doctor to ask questions about personal and family history. Physical tests like blood tests, EKG, stress tests, holter monitor, tilt table testing and more may be used.

6. How do doctors at BLK-Max Hospital diagnose arrhythmias?

At BLK Max, doctors diagnose arrhythmia by carrying out procedures in our Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab), also known as electrophysiology studies (EP Lab). Our labs are fully equipped with the latest technology and our doctors are experts at administering and conducting tests to ensure you get an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.