Ventricular Arrhythmia

Ventricular Arrhythmia

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    • What is ventricular arrhythmia?

    Compared to atrial arrhythmia, ventricular arrhythmia can be a more serious arrhythmia. Ventricular arrhythmia begins in the lower chambers of the heart and includes:

    • Ventricular tachycardia: A rapid rhythm that can prevent the heart from filling up with enough blood
    • Ventricular fibrillation: A disorganized firing of impulses from the ventricles
    • Long QT Syndrome: The heart muscle taking too long to contract and recover

    Appointment Information

    To schedule an evaluation with a Frankel Cardiovascular Center physician, call 888-287-1082 or visit the Make a Cardiovascular Appointment page.

    What are the symptoms of ventricular arrhythmia?

    Abnormal electrical impulses in the lower chambers of the heart cause ventricular arrhythmia, which interrupts blood flow from the heart to other parts of the body. People with ventricular arrhythmias can feel palpitations, along with chest pain, and may experience difficulty breathing and excessive sweating.

    Locations
    • Cardiology Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Cardiology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions
    • Electrophysiology Services | Cardiovascular Center 1425 E Ann St
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5856       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Kelly Arps, MD

    Kelly Arps, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

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    Frank Matthias Bogun, MD

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    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Apurba Kent Chakrabarti, MD

    Apurba Kent Chakrabarti, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Aman Chugh, MD

    Aman Chugh, MD

    Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Thomas Christopher Crawford, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Amrish Deshmukh, MD

    Amrish Deshmukh, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Hamid Ghanbari, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    Michael Ghannam, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

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    Emma Hegwood, DO

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

    Krit Jongnarangsin, MD

    Krit Jongnarangsin, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

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     Search for a U-M Health provider     Caitlin Sommer Boyak, NP

    Caitlin Sommer Boyak, NP

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    Mellissa Katrin Brieger, PA-C

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    Erin Christine Judge, NP

    Advanced Practice Nurse

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    Caroline Michelle Lawson, NP

    Caroline Michelle Lawson, NP

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    Tiffany Lee Luke, NP

    Advanced Practice Nurse

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    Nimita Mahadev Mehta, NP

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    Emmeline Nierra Mocorro-Ma, NP

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    Theresa Maureen Montney-Dowell, NP

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    Eryn Kyle Smith, PA-C

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    Meredith Victoria Smith, NP

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