Palpitations & Heart Rhythm Disorders

Understanding Heart Palpitations and Rhythm Disorders

Heart palpitations are feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, or beating too hard or fast. You might feel these sensations in your chest, throat, or neck. While they can be caused by simple things like stress or caffeine, they are sometimes a sign of a heart rhythm disorder, also called an arrhythmia. This happens when the electrical signals that tell your heart when to beat do not work correctly, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern.

Why Seeing a Cardiologist Is Important

Seeing a cardiologist is the most important step in understanding why your heart is acting this way. Because many different conditions can cause palpitations, you need an expert to find the exact cause and make sure your heart is healthy. At Arrowhead Cardiovascular Consultants, we make the evaluation process simple and fast. We can monitor your heart’s activity using wearable devices or in-office tests that show us exactly what is happening while you feel a palpitation.

Lowering Risk and Improving Quality of Life

Getting an evaluation lowers your risk of more serious health problems, such as heart failure or fainting. It also provides a great opportunity to improve your quality of life. When you know exactly what is causing that fluttering feeling, you can follow a treatment plan that helps you feel more in control and less anxious about your health. Choosing to have these tests done in our office is much more convenient and less expensive than going to a hospital. You get the same high-quality care in a more personal environment by a team who knows and cares about you.

Why Choose Arrowhead Cardiovascular Consultants?

You are in expert hands with Dr. Bunte and the Arrowhead Cardiovascular Consultants team. Dr. Bunte is a triple-board certified cardiologist trained at the Cleveland Clinic and has been recognized as an award-winning “Top Doctor” for his high level of care. The Arrowhead Cardiovascular Consultants team is committed to effective and personalized management of palpitations and heart rhythm disorders in a convenient and supportive office setting.