What Is a Heart Arrhythmia?
A heart arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly due to abnormal electrical signals. Arrhythmias range from harmless extra beats to conditions requiring medical attention.
Common arrhythmias include bradycardia (slow heart rate), tachycardia (fast heart rate), supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Atrial fibrillation (AFib) has its own dedicated page.
Symptoms of Heart Arrhythmia
Arrhythmias can be intermittent, making monitoring essential. Symptoms may include:
Palpitations or Fluttering Heartbeats
Slow heartbeat causing dizziness or fatigue
Rapid heartbeat or pounding sensations
Lightheadedness or fainting
Types of Heart Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
Resting heart rate below 60 bpm
Tachycardia
Resting heart rate above 100 bpm
SVT
Fast rhythm originating above the ventricles
PVCs
Extra beats felt as skipped or strong beats
AFib
Irregular heartbeat affecting the atria
How We Diagnose and Manage Heart Arrhythmias
Our approach combines advanced diagnostics with personalized care:
- Clinical history and in-office EKG for immediate evaluation
- Holter monitoring for intermittent or paroxysmal arrhythmias
- Management options: observation, antiarrhythmic medications, pacemaker monitoring, or ablation referral
Why Choose SD Premier Clinics for Heart Arrhythmia Care?
We provide expert heart rhythm care with a focus on precision, prevention, and long-term wellness:
Timely Access
Quick evaluation, EKG, and Holter monitoring in-office
Comprehensive Care
Managing arrhythmias, overall heart rhythm, and related cardiovascular risks
Evidence-Based Treatment
Proven strategies for safe and effective heart rhythm control
Personalized Approach
Care tailored to your heart rhythm, risk factors, and lifestyle
Supportive Team
Guidance and education at every step of your evaluation and treatment
Convenient Location
Easy access with free parking in South San Diego
Keep Your Heart in Rhythm
Detect, monitor, and manage irregular heart rhythms with expert, patient-focused care for improved heart health.
FAQs
Most PVCs are harmless, but frequent or symptomatic PVCs require evaluation.
Yes, stress, caffeine, and stimulants may trigger irregular rhythms.
Holter monitoring captures episodes that may not appear on a single EKG.
AFib is a type of arrhythmia involving chaotic atrial signals; other arrhythmias include bradycardia, tachycardia, SVT, and PVCs.
Pacemaker therapy is indicated for certain slow or symptomatic arrhythmias after evaluation.