Trust our team of arrhythmia specialists. We continuously update our expertise and use the most advanced techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis. We carefully assess your case to determine the most appropriate treatment for you.
What is an arrhythmia and what are its symptoms?
A cardiac arrhythmia is an alteration of the heart’s normal rhythm. It can cause the heart to beat too fast (tachycardia), too slowly (bradycardia) or irregularly.
In many cases, arrhythmias may go unnoticed. However, in other situations they can cause symptoms that require evaluation by a heart rhythm specialist.
Main symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias
· Palpitations or a sensation of irregular heartbeat
· Dizziness or vertigo
· Unexplained tiredness or fatigue
· Chest pain
· Shortness of breath
· Loss of consciousness or fainting
Recognizing the symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia and understanding when an arrhythmia may be serious is essential to prevent complications such as stroke, heart failure or sudden cardiac death.
It is also important to distinguish between arrhythmia and tachycardia, and to identify the symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias in women, which can sometimes go unnoticed.
For more information, you can also explore our related specialties:
· Inherited heart diseases
· Valvular heart disease
· Sports cardiology
How can we help you?
At barnaclínic+ we treat all types of cardiac arrhythmias, from mild to highly complex cases. Each case is evaluated individually to determine whether the arrhythmia requires treatment or whether it is a benign arrhythmia.
We also help patients with anxiety-related arrhythmias, athletes who want to know whether it is safe to exercise with an arrhythmia, and individuals seeking a specialized second opinion.
Atrial fibrillation
Sinus arrhythmias
Premature beats (extrasystoles)
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular arrhythmias
Bradycardia
Inherited heart diseases
Anxiety-related arrhythmias
Respiratory arrhythmias
Atrial arrhythmias
Arrhythmias after cardiac ablation
Diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias
Our multidisciplinary team is highly specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. We provide comprehensive care for all types of patients, whether they are seeking a second opinion or require follow-up after a previous ablation procedure.
Advanced arrhythmia diagnosis
We offer a wide range of tests to evaluate the origin and behavior of heart rhythm disorders:
Consultation with cardiologists specialized in cardiac arrhythmias
Electrocardiogram (ECG) and extended Holter monitoring
Event monitoring / implantable loop recorder
Exercise stress testing and autonomic function testing
Electrophysiology study (EPS)
We also incorporate advanced non-invasive cardiac mapping technologies, which allow us to reconstruct the electrical map of the heart and analyze cardiac electrical activity with high precision.
These tools can be particularly useful in patients with complex arrhythmias, helping to identify the origin of rhythm disturbances and to plan treatments such as cardiac ablation.
Personalized arrhythmia treatments
Once the diagnosis has been established, we design a personalized arrhythmia treatment plan tailored to each patient.
Available treatment options include:
Antiarrhythmic medications
Electrical cardioversion
Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)
Catheter ablation for arrhythmias
We also offer in-person or remote follow-up, especially for patients who have undergone ablation procedures or who carry implantable cardiac devices.
In addition, our team includes internationally recognized cardiac surgeons and interventional specialists for the treatment of complex arrhythmias requiring advanced procedures, such as epicardial ablation or surgery for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Would you like an initial evaluation without travelling?
Request a virtual consultation with our arrhythmia specialists, who can guide you on the diagnosis and the most appropriate treatment options.
Why come to barnaclínic+?
Experts in cardiac arrhythmias
More than 30 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex arrhythmias. Our team includes internationally recognized cardiologists, electrophysiologists and cardiac surgeons.
State-of-the-art technology
We incorporate innovative techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias, including ablation using electroporation, cardioneuroablation, robotic cardiac surgery, remote monitoring and advanced cardiac mapping technologies.
High effectiveness and minimally invasive treatments
We offer personalized arrhythmia treatments, from advanced medications to minimally invasive procedures that enable faster and safer recovery.
Comprehensive and coordinated approach
We work in collaboration with the services of Cardiology, Genetics, Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation and Psychology at barnaclínic+, all staffed by professionals from Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
Tailored treatment
We adapt each diagnostic and therapeutic strategy to the needs, medical history and lifestyle of every patient, providing continuous follow-up either in person or through teleconsultation.
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