Bradycardia is the medical term to describe a heart rate which is abnormally slow. Finding bradycardia treatment Cambridge is no trouble if you visit the clinic of Dr Begley.
The normal range of an adult heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia can become a serious problem because a slow heart rate can mean your blood is not pumped around your body properly. This can result in a range of worrying symptoms including:
- Fainting episodes
- Lightheaded moments and dizziness
- Unexplained fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pains
- Memory problems
- Confusion
- Unexpected or premature tiredness when exercising
However for other people, bradycardia doesn’t cause symptoms or complications at all.
Treatment for Bradycardia
Patients diagnosed with bradycardia may want to consider a treatment plan to manage the symptoms or help return the heart to a more natural rhythm. The most common and effective treatment is an implanted pacemaker. A pacemaker will correct the bradycardia and help your heart to keep a steady, normal rhythm.
You can explore our information on pacemakers to find out more about what this procedure entails and how it can help.
Dr David Begley
Dr David Begley is a highly experienced consultant cardiologist. He specialises in the management of heart rhythm disorders including bradycardia. He runs regular clinics to support patients with their symptoms, help them along the diagnostic process and manage existing cardiological conditions.
Dr Begley runs clinics at two hospitals in Cambridge. His clinics run at the Royal Papworth Hospital and Nuffield Cambridge Hospital. In both locations he can discuss your symptoms and help ensure you get the right tests and treatment for any heart condition.
Appointments for Bradycardia Treatment Cambridge
Dr Begley’s clinics are for new and existing patients with cardiological symptoms. If you have concerns about your heart rate or have been given a cardiology referral by your GP then you could opt to visit Dr Begley to discuss your heart issues. Get in contact today to arrange your first appointment.