Cardiac arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats do not function correctly, causing your heart to beat too quickly, too slowly, or erratically. Patients often experience these electrical glitches as disturbing “pounding” sensations, rapid heart flutters, or feeling as though their heart has skipped a beat. If left untreated, severe arrhythmias can cause blood to pool in the heart, increasing the long-term risk of stroke or sudden cardiac arrest.

To resolve these frightening symptoms, Dr. Abbashar utilizes continuous ambulatory Holter monitors and diagnostic electrocardiograms to map your heart’s electrical pathways over extended periods. Once he identifies the exact source of the irregular signal, he implements targeted pharmaceutical treatments or therapeutic interventions to bring the rhythm back to normal. This thorough, diagnostic-led approach keeps your heart beating safely and steadily.

Since abnormal heart rhythms can be unpredictable and may not occur during a standard office visit, portable monitoring is key. Dr. Abbashar provides patients with lightweight, wearable monitors that record every single heartbeat over 24 hours, 48 hours, or even up to a week. This detailed continuous recording capture rare or brief rhythm issues, giving Dr. Abbashar the precise information he needs to make an accurate diagnosis.

Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is highly customized. This may involve prescribing antiarrhythmic medications to stabilize the heart’s electrical system, adjusting existing prescriptions, or recommending lifestyle changes to avoid common triggers like caffeine or stress. Under Dr. Abbashar’s dedicated care, patients receive the precise treatment needed to eliminate palpitations and protect their long-term cardiac health.