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Cardiac Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats abnormally, irregularly, or either too fast or too slow. This results from abnormalities in the electrical signals or short circuits within the heart, causing inefficient blood pumping to various parts of the body. If left untreated, it increases the risk of heart failure and stroke.
Currently, this condition can be treated using CARTO technology. This treatment involves tools that evaluate and locate the abnormal origin of the heart's electrical signals. Using a mapping system that displays real-time 3D images, physicians can precisely use a catheter to ablate the exact site of the abnormality. This is considered one of the most effective modern treatment methods.
Generally, the heart rate varies depending on activities. For instance, while sleeping, the heart rate is around 40-60 bpm; while resting, it is about 60-80 bpm; while walking, it increases to 80-100 bpm; and it exceeds 100 bpm during running or exercising. However, if your pulse indicates an abnormal rate or irregular rhythm along with the following symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor at the Heart Center to find the cause.
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Diagnosis and innovative treatments for cardiac arrhythmia at the Heart Center, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, are supported by modern medical innovations that ensure high precision in identifying the cause of the disease.
The CARTO System is a real-time 3D technology for diagnosing and treating arrhythmia. It allows physicians to accurately locate heart abnormalities. The doctor inserts a catheter with an electrode tip through a vein or artery in the groin into the patient's heart to detect and ablate the abnormal electrical circuits.
Cryoablation is a technology used to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF) using a cold balloon. The balloon's temperature is reduced to -40°C to -50°C, which rapidly destroys the abnormal electrical circuits.
Cardiac MRI uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging to create images that help physicians visualize the heart's structure and function. It also assesses coronary vessels with high detail and clarity.
EPM is a procedure to detect abnormalities in the heart's electrical system for patients with arrhythmia, especially when other methods cannot provide a diagnosis. By using an electrode-tipped catheter inserted directly into the heart, physicians can precisely find the cause of the irregular rhythm, leading to accurate treatment.
Additionally, physicians may consider other methods depending on the type and severity of the condition, such as Holter Monitoring or an Event Recorder. these are used in cases where abnormal heartbeats occur infrequently, allowing for continuous recording of the heart's electrical rhythm to detect the frequency and timing of abnormalities.
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CARTO technology helps heart specialists see a virtual image of the heart's structure and electrical activity clearly. Results are displayed in different colors based on electrical conduction characteristics. It can create various specific images, allowing doctors to see the exact location of abnormalities. This increases diagnostic precision and enables the treatment of electrical system abnormalities over a wide area, making the treatment highly effective and significantly reducing complications.
Since the heart is a vital organ that works continuously, the team of highly experienced specialists at the Heart Center, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, recognizes this importance. We are ready to provide diagnostic and treatment services for arrhythmia and all types of heart abnormalities. Equipped with modern medical tools and technology, we ensure patients feel at ease and receive convenient, safe, and accurate services.
