Arrhythmias (Heart Rhythm Disorders)

Arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulses in your heart aren’t working properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. These disorders can occur in the upper chambers of the heart, known as the atrium, or the lower chambers, the ventricles.

Arrhythmias are common problems affecting millions of people nationwide. In many cases, they are not serious, with occasional irregular heartbeats that may produce a fluttering feeling called palpitations. However, some heart arrhythmias can be severe and possibly life-threatening.

Arrhythmia Care at Fletcher Allen

At Fletcher Allen, we are proud to be among a select group of medical centers able to provide the highest level of care to patients with arrhythmias.

Our specially trained heart rhythm team includes internationally recognized experts, several of whom were recruited from the world renowned Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Institute, a center on the frontiers of heart rhythm care.

As a university hospital, our highly skilled specialists are active in teaching and research – providing care backed by a deep grounding in the latest medical science. At the same time, we are fully committed to providing a caring, personal approach to every patient and family we see. We spend as much time with you as you need – answering all your questions and working together to develop a treatment plan that works for you.