Arrhythmia- Rhythm Disorder - LifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre

LifeCare Diagnostic Medical Centre

04 October 2022

Arrhythmia - Irregular Heartbeat

Arrhythmia occurs when your heart beats too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly. Thus, causing the heart to beat improperly, which leads to ineffective blood pumping.

Sometimes it may be normal for a person to have a slow or fast heart rate. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome and even life-threatening problems.

Types of Heart arrhythmias are grouped by the speed of the heart rate:

Tachycardia

a fast heart (resting heart rate is greater than 100 beats a minute)

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib)
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia

Bradycardia

a slow heartbeat (resting heart rate is less than 60 beats a minute)

Sick sinus syndrome
Conduction block

Arrhythmia may not cause any signs or symptoms but may be detected through a health screening .

Signs and symptoms of arrhythmias:

What causes arrhythmia?

Diagnosis

How is arrhythmia being diagnosed?

Physical exam and questions about your medical history and symptoms
Some tests may be required to confirm the irregular heartbeat and conditions that can cause arrhythmias (heart or thyroid disease)

Tests to diagnose heart arrhythmias may include:

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

measures the timing and duration of each electrical phase in the heartbeat

Holter monitor*

portable ECG device which can be worn for a day or more to record your heart’s rhythm as you go about your routine

*A Holter monitor test may be done if a traditional electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) doesn’t provide enough details about the heart’s condition. If the irregular heartbeats are infrequent, a longer-term monitor called an event recorder may be needed.

Here at LifeCare,

We’re proud to be one of the first diagnostic medical centre to “utilise” the

wireless myPatch® Holter.

A lightweight, wireless, showerproof patch that is able to deliver superior results. The ability to detect intermittent symptoms without restrictions for up to 2 weeks. Patients are free to continue with their daily activities and ensure a more comprehensive heart study and greater accuracy of results.

Traditional Holter monitor

24-48hr recording

Non-waterproof

No event alerts

One size

Daily battery recharge

Less comfort and compliance

Unable to access through mobile device

myPatch Holter

1–14-day continuous recording

Showerproof

Event alert

3 sizes: Adult, paediatric, neonate

No battery recharging necessary

Increases comfort and compliance

Accessible from any mobile device

Knowing your risks is the first step to preventing a heart attack or stroke. Find out more about this heart-saving technology with our healthcare experts.

A referral by your treating physician
Or
Pre-consultation with our Doctor is required prior to the prescription of myPatch Holter

This pre-consultation is ONLY valid for patients who would like to seek clarification and needs on the wireless myPatch Holter. Patients will be consulted by any available health screening doctor, any request is subject to availability.