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About arrhythmia

There are several abnormal heart rhythm conditions that need medical attention. An irregular heartbeat is an arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia).

Arrhythmias make cause your heart to beat too slow, too fast or irregularly. Some arrhythmias may be harmless while others may be more serious and require lifestyle changes and medical intervention. 

Atrial fibrillation (commonly called AFIB or AF) is one of the most common types of abnormal heart rhythms. AFIB occurs when the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat chaotically and irregularly out of coordination with the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles). Common symptoms of AFIB are heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness. AFIB can increase your risk for heart failure, stroke and other heart conditions. Download our treatment guide to learn more about AFIB.

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Common abnormal heart rhythms we treat​

 
 
  • Atrial fibrillation​ (AFib)
  • Atrial flutter​
  • Bloqueo auriculoventricular
  • Síndrome de QT largo
  • Taquicardia auricular multifocal
  • Contracción auricular prematura
  • Latidos ventriculares prematuros
  • Síndrome del seno enfermo
  • Taquicardia sinusal
  • Bradicardia sinusal
  • Supraventricular tachycardia​ (SVT)
  • Ventricular fibrillation​
  • Taquicardia ventricular
  • Síndrome de Wolff-Parkinson-White

Tratamiento de Arritmias

 
 

Some arrhythmias may cause few, if any, problems. In this case, you may not need treatment; however, when the abnormal heart rhythm causes symptoms, your Baylor Scott & White Health team will give you options for treatment. Baylor Scott & White has electrophysiologists on the medical staff who specialize in heart rate and rhythm problems.​

Los planes de tratamiento para los pacientes serán determinados por su equipo de atención según la edad, el historial médico, el tipo y el estadio de los ritmos cardíacos anormales y las preferencias personales. Las opciones pueden incluir:

  • Terapia física
  • Cambios en el estilo de vida
  • Medicina
  • Cardioversion​
  • Ablation​
  • Crioablación
  • Pacemaker​
  • Desfibrilador cardioversor implantable
  • Surgery
  • El manejo del dolor
  • Ensayos clínicos (cuando sea apropiado)
Centros Especializados
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas Heart Rhythm Center is dedicated the care of those with atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. Visit location
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
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The Heart Rhythm Center at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano is dedicated the care of those with atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias. Visit location
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving
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The Arrhythmia Center at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving brings together cardiovascular expertise and medical technology to treat irregular cardiac rhythms that affect the heart's ability to pump blood.​ Visit location
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