Heart Rhythm Assessment (Palpitations / AF) in Essex and London
Palpitations are common and often benign, but they can also indicate underlying rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF).
What are palpitations?
Palpitations are the awareness of your heartbeat. You may feel that your heart is racing, skipping beats, fluttering or beating irregularly.
They may occur at rest or during activity and can be brief or more persistent.
Common symptoms:
Fluttering or racing heartbeat
Skipped or missed beats
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Investigations:
ECG, a simple tracing of the hearts electrical activity.
Ambulatory heart monitoring, typically from 24 hours up to 7 days
Blood tests, including to assess for thyroid disease
Rapid access to personalised management:
Dr Jones provides tailored treatment plans, including:
Lifestyle advice
Medication optimisation
Referral for advanced therapies if required
