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Your heart’s electrical system coordinates each heartbeat with precise timing. Arrhythmias occur when this system malfunctions, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. These conditions range from harmless to life-threatening, making expert evaluation essential.
Pinpointing Your Rhythm Problem
Accurate diagnosis guides effective treatment:
Diagnostic Tools:
Dr. Naidoo’s advanced ECG interpretation skills ensure accurate diagnosis of complex arrhythmias.
Expert Device Management
Dr. Naidoo’s advanced training ensures optimal pacemaker care:
Implantation
Follow-up Care
Specialised Atrial Fibrillation Management
Comprehensive AF Care
As Dr. Naidoo’s area of special interest, AF management includes:
Stroke Prevention
Rate vs Rhythm Control
Advanced Options
Most palpitations are harmless, caused by stress, caffeine, or ectopic beats. However, persistent palpitations, those associated with dizziness, chest pain, or fainting, need evaluation. Dr. Naidoo can differentiate benign from concerning rhythms through proper assessment.
While AF often requires ongoing management, some patients achieve long-term rhythm control through medication, cardioversion, or ablation procedures. Even when cure isn't possible, excellent symptom control and stroke prevention allow normal, active lives. Treatment success depends on AF type, duration, and underlying causes.
Modern pacemakers typically last 8-15 years, depending on settings and usage. Battery life is monitored at regular check-ups, allowing planned replacement before depletion. The procedure for battery replacement is simpler than initial implantation, usually requiring just the generator change.
Most patients don't feel their pacemaker functioning. Initially, you may be aware of the device under your skin, but this sensation diminishes. Occasionally, patients feel a flutter when the pacemaker performs automatic checks. Dr. Naidoo ensures optimal programming for comfort and effectiveness.
Many patients with well-controlled arrhythmias exercise normally. Dr. Naidoo provides specific exercise guidelines based on your condition, treatment, and fitness level. Some arrhythmias improve with regular exercise, while others require activity modification. Proper management allows most patients to remain active.
