10 Fragen zu Herzrhythmusstörungen – Prof. Michael Gramlich im Interview

If the heart beats too slowly, too quickly, or irregularly, it is called a cardiac arrhythmia. The causes are varied, and the risk increases with age. Cardiac arrhythmias can trigger symptoms such as palpitations, fainting spells, and fatigue in affected individuals, while other patients are completely asymptomatic. In this video, Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Michael Gramlich, Head of the Invasive Electrophysiology Section at the Department of Cardiology, Angiology, and Internal Intensive Care Medicine (Medical Clinic I), answers the most important questions on this topic. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 When is a cardiac arrhythmia diagnosed, and how common are they? 01:26 What types can be distinguished? 02:26 How do cardiac arrhythmias develop? 03:02 What are the underlying causes of a cardiac arrhythmia? 03:55 What symptoms indicate a cardiac arrhythmia? 04:29 What are the risk factors? 04:57 How can a heart rhythm disorder be diagnosed? 06:11 What treatment options are available? 07:40 What is the prognosis for patients? 08:28 Can heart rhythm disorders be prevented? ____About this channel____________________________________________________________ Here, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen provides information on current topics in university medicine, offers tips for a healthy lifestyle, debunks medical myths, and introduces interesting staff members from nursing, medicine, and many other areas. ____Social Media________________________________________________________________ Facebook:   / uniklinikrwthaachen   Twitter:   / uniklinikaachen   Instagram:   / uniklinik_rwth_aachen