Expert Evaluation & Care with Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao | Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road

An arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. It affects how efficiently your heart pumps blood, and in some cases, can lead to serious complications like stroke, heart failure, or sudden cardiac arrest if not properly diagnosed and managed.

What Does an Arrhythmia Feel Like?

Common symptoms of arrhythmia may include:

• Fluttering or pounding in the chest (palpitations)

• Skipped or extra heartbeats

• Slow heartbeat (bradycardia) or racing heart (tachycardia)

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Shortness of breath

• Chest discomfort

• Fainting or near-fainting episodes

Some arrhythmias are harmless, while others can be life-threatening.

Types of Arrhythmias

• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Irregular and often rapid heartbeat from the upper chambers

• Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): Abnormally fast heartbeat from the upper chambers

• Bradycardia: Slower-than-normal heartbeat

• Ventricular Tachycardia/Fibrillation: Rapid heartbeat from the lower chambers—may require emergency care

• Premature Beats: Extra heartbeats that feel like skipped beats

Why Early Diagnosis Is Crucial

Many arrhythmias can lead to:

• Stroke (especially in AFib patients)

• Heart failure due to inefficient blood pumping

• Sudden cardiac arrest in severe ventricular arrhythmias

Timely evaluation and treatment can reduce risk and restore normal rhythm.

Arrhythmia Diagnosis with Dr. Sudhakar Rao

At Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Dr. Sudhakar Rao uses advanced, non-invasive and minimally invasive tools for accurate diagnosis:

• ECG (Electrocardiogram)

• 24/48-hour Holter Monitoring

• Event Recorder / Loop Recorder

• Electrophysiological (EP) Study (if needed)

• Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI (to assess structural causes)

Treatment Options

Based on the type and severity of arrhythmia, treatment may include:

Lifestyle Modification & Monitoring

• Avoiding triggers like caffeine, alcohol, and stress

• Managing associated conditions (BP, thyroid, etc.)

Medications

• Anti-arrhythmic drugs

• Beta-blockers

• Anticoagulants (to prevent stroke in AFib)

Procedures & Devices

• Catheter Ablation (to destroy faulty electrical pathways)

• Pacemaker (for bradycardia or heart block)

• Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) (for dangerous ventricular arrhythmias)

Why Choose Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao?

• 15+ years of experience in interventional and preventive cardiology

• Fellowship-trained (FACC, FESC, FSCAI) in advanced cardiac care

• Expertise in arrhythmia evaluation, ablation, and device implantation

• Personalized, evidence-based treatment plans

• Access to state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab and cardiac monitoring systems at Manipal Hospital

Your Heartbeat Matters. Don’t Ignore the Signs.
Schedule your arrhythmia evaluation with Dr. M. Sudhakar Rao at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road — and take control of your heart rhythm today. Contact us today for the best Irregular Heart Beat Treatment in Sarjapura Road.