Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist

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Arrhythmia is an irregular or improper beating of the heart. I specialize in diagnosing and treating this condition. With early detection and diagnosis, arrhythmias can be successfully treated. The goal of treatment is to relieve uncomfortable symptoms and prevent severe complications. As a Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist, I can discuss the diagnostic procedures and all treatments available to determine the best option for your condition.  

The Clinical Cardiac Cardiologist-Electrophysiologist 

A clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, is a doctor who treats rhythm problems of the heart. A cardiac EP is a type of cardiologist. A cardiologist is a doctor who has had 3 or more years of extra training beyond internal medicine to treat problems of the heart 

Testing for arrhythmias

To help diagnose an arrhythmia, a cardiac EP can order or perform tests such as:

• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). This uses electrodes attached to your chest to record your heart’s electrical activity.
• Electrophysiology study. This is an invasive test in which a wire is put into the heart. It shows problems with the heart’s electrical system.
• Echocardiogram. This uses sound waves to show images of your heart structure.
• Holter monitor. This is a device you wear for 24 to 48 hours. It records your heartbeats using ECG.
• Event recorder. This is a device you wear that records any abnormal rhythms of your heart.
• Stress testing. This looks at how your heart performs when you stress it with exercise.
• Tilt table testing. This looks at how the heart is affected when your body is moved from a lying position to a standing position on a tilting table.
• Blood tests. These are done to check the levels of certain minerals, enzymes, and other chemicals in your blood.
• Implantable loop recorder. This is a small device put in the chest under the skin. It records heart activity when a person feels dizzy or faint.
  
  
  Dr.Joy Mercader                                                
  Cardiologist-Electrophysiologist
  Medical Plaza Makati
  Suite 1706
  Amorsolo St. Legazpi Village Makati City
  
  Hospital Affiliation: Makati Medical Center
  
  Mobile no: +639158597685