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Slow Heartbeat? Uncover Bradycardia's Silent Threat
22 Jan
Summary
- Bradycardia involves a heart rate below 60 bpm.
- Symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, and fainting.
- Leadless pacemakers offer scar-free, faster recovery.
Bradycardia, a condition marked by an abnormally slow heart rate typically below 60 beats per minute, is increasingly recognized as a significant health concern. While sometimes a normal variant for athletes, for others, it can manifest as fatigue, dizziness, breathlessness, or fainting.
Dr. Vanita Arora, a leading cardiac electrophysiologist, discusses the degenerative and age-related nature of bradycardia. She emphasizes the critical need for timely diagnosis, especially as India's aging population and improved diagnostic tools lead to better identification of such heart rhythm disorders.
A significant advancement in managing bradycardia is Leadless Pacemaker Therapy. This minimally invasive procedure bypasses the need for traditional devices, resulting in no visible scars, reduced infection risk, and quicker patient recovery with fewer lifestyle constraints.
