Understanding Arrhythmia Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm—when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. While some arrhythmias are harmless, others can be life-threatening and may lead to stroke, heart failure, or sudden cardiac arrest. Despite major advances in treatment, awareness about heart rhythm disorders remains alarmingly low in India. Many patients remain undiagnosed, untreated, or unaware that their condition is potentially curable.
The Current Reality in India India faces a growing burden of cardiac rhythm disorders alongside a severe shortage of trained cardiac electrophysiologists—the specialists who diagnose and treat arrhythmias. The consequences are significant: Thousands of people suffer sudden cardiac arrest every day. Thousands experience disabling strokes due to undiagnosed or untreated atrial fibrillation (AF). Many tertiary care centers and…
