Arrhythmia
by Sarah Hardy | Aug 9, 2025 | Arrhythmia, Arrhythmia consultant Cambridge
The heart is a fascinating organ, with a natural electrical system that orchestrates its rhythm. When this system malfunctions, it can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. These abnormal heart rhythms are known as arrhythmias. Understanding...
by Sarah Hardy | Jan 5, 2025 | Arrhythmia, Arrhythmia consultant Cambridge, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Cardiologist Cambridgeshire
Cardiac rhythm management (CRM) is a specialised field of cardiology. It focuses on diagnosing and treating abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. The heart’s electrical signals control its pumping function. When these signals are disrupted, it can...
by Sarah Hardy | Sep 25, 2024 | Arrhythmia, Blog
Heart rhythm disorders, or arrhythmias, can be unsettling and potentially dangerous. While some cases require medical intervention, there are practical steps you can take to manage and monitor your heart’s health at home. Here we’re looking at some key signs of...
by Sarah Hardy | Sep 10, 2024 | Arrhythmia, Blog, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Dr David Begley
Heart rhythm disorders can cause a range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to more serious health concerns. One treatment method that has gained popularity is catheter ablation. Dr David Begley, a leading consultant cardiac electrophysiologist, frequently performs...
by Sarah Hardy | Mar 20, 2024 | Arrhythmia, Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Electrophysiological studies are specialised procedures that cardiologists use to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders. These tests help to understand the heart’s electrical activity, offering a detailed map of its electrical impulses. Here we’re exploring...
by Sarah Hardy | Feb 22, 2023 | Arrhythmia, Blog, Dr David Begley
There is nothing to suggest that every patient experiences symptoms similarly when they have a heart rhythm abnormality. However, there are some common and shared symptoms that many patients experience and can be an indication that you should get further...
by Sarah Hardy | Feb 15, 2023 | Arrhythmia, Blog, Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr David Begley
Anyone who experiences heart palpitations knows how worrying they can be. Even if you only experience them once, it is not something you will forget easily. Palpitations are essentially an abnormality of the heartbeat. They are characterised by hard, fast and...
by Sarah Hardy | Nov 10, 2022 | Arrhythmia, Blog, Cardiologist Cambridgeshire, Dr David Begley
Patients who faint without any reason may be concerned about their heart health. Fainting can be a scary experience, even more so when you do not know why it happened. If you pass out a number of times with no explanation, you should seek medical help. You may find...
by Sarah Hardy | Oct 25, 2022 | Arrhythmia, Arrhythmia consultant Cambridge, Dr David Begley
There are many symptoms you may associate with heart problems. Palpitations, feeling dizzy, fainting or being short of breath are sometimes symptoms of heart rhythm abnormalities. Understanding the causes, possible diagnoses and treatment can help managing the...
by Sarah Hardy | Sep 30, 2022 | Arrhythmia, Blog, Pacemakers, Pacemakers - What you need to know
The right treatment for a cardiac problem will differ from patient to patient. Dr David Begley helps patients manage heart rhythm disorders with a number of different treatment options. We have discussed ablation treatment in depth, and here we’re going to look more...
by Sarah Hardy | Apr 22, 2022 | Arrhythmia, Arrhythmia consultant Cambridge, Blog
There are many worrying symptoms that can indicate heart rhythm abnormalities. From palpitations to dizzy spells and shortness of breath to blacking out, you may find a heart problem is the cause of these symptoms. Here we’re looking at hearth rhythm abnormalities in...
by Sarah Hardy | Feb 10, 2022 | Arrhythmia, Cardiac Rhythm Management, General
Finding a cardiologist in your local area may be important if you have a referral from your GP. It’s important to see someone who understands the concerns and worries you have and makes them easier to deal with. For example, Dr David Begley is a consultant...
