Duke provides comprehensive services for patients with heart rhythm problems, including programs for prevention of sudden cardiac death, for treatment of atrial fibrillation, and for treatment of heart failure.

Duke physicians have tremendous experience and success treating complex arrhythmias.

An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions. This malfunction results in the heart beating irregularly, too fast, or too slow.

Symptoms can include:

• Fatigue
• Exercise intolerance
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Palpitations

Treatments for arrhythmias include medications, catheter ablation, and implantation of pacemakers or ICDs (implantable cardioverter defibrillators.)

The most up-to-date therapies are offered to all Duke patients.

And patients can receive new therapies even before they become widely available by participating in clinical trials. For more information, visit our clinical trials listing.