{"id":10019,"date":"2025-05-27T13:30:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T13:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/cardiac-arrhythmia\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T17:16:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T17:16:31","slug":"cardiac-arrhythmia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/cardiac-arrhythmia\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiac arrhythmia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none containermask1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-background-position:right center;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Herzrhythmusstoerungen-Bild-Kopfzeile.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"awb-background-mask\" style=\"background-image:  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1 ;transform: scale(-1, -1);mix-blend-mode:normal;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:3%;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:6%;--awb-spacing-left-large:14.4%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:14.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-font-size:42px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiac arrhythmia<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-line-height:1.6em;--awb-letter-spacing:0.8px;--awb-margin-right:40px;\"><p>The normal heart rate is between 50 and 100 beats per minute.<\/p>\n<p>Variations in heart rate, such as during excitement or physical exertion, are normal and do not in themselves constitute a cause for concern or alarm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-end\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background containergradient1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-min-height:20px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-large-visibility\" 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top;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Herzrhythmusstoerungen-Bild-Kopfzeile-Mobile.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator waves-opacity fusion-section-separator-1\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:30px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2%;--awb-spacing-left-large:30px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:30px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:6.72%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:6.72%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:20px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-top-medium:20px;--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiac<br \/>arrhythmia<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.6em;--awb-letter-spacing:0.8px;--awb-margin-right:20px;\"><p>The normal heart rate is between 50 and 100 beats per minute.<\/p>\n<p>Variations in heart rate, such as during excitement or physical exertion, are normal and do not in themselves constitute a cause for concern or alarm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background containergradient1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:15px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:15px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-min-height:10px;--awb-min-height-small:20px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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1 ;transform: scale(1, -1);mix-blend-mode:normal;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 80px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 80px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-80px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-80px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:40px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:40px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:40px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:40px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--icon-color:var(--awb-color2);--icon-active-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-content-padding-top:50px;--awb-content-padding-right:50px;--awb-content-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-content-padding-left:50px;--awb-content-padding-top-small:20px;--awb-content-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-content-padding-bottom-small:20px;--awb-content-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-title-padding-top:20px;--awb-title-padding-right:15px;--awb-title-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-title-padding-left:15px;--awb-title-font-size:22px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-title-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-title-active-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7ac4960b71732888db1\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-pulsetooslow\" href=\"#tab-7ac4960b71732888db1\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Pulse too slow<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-08b420bb73496a5c6a4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-pulsetoofast\" href=\"#tab-08b420bb73496a5c6a4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Pulse too fast<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bc192add12d1f561be5\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-extrasystoles\" href=\"#tab-bc192add12d1f561be5\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Extrasystoles<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7ac4960b71732888db1\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-pulsetooslow\" href=\"#tab-7ac4960b71732888db1\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Pulse too slow<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-pulsetooslow\" id=\"tab-7ac4960b71732888db1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:4px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:4px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-title-color:#922a2e;--awb-item-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 9px 0px #d0d0d0 inset;;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Symptoms<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>If the pulse is too slow (less than 50 beats per minute), dizziness, light-headedness or fainting may occur because the brain is not supplied with enough blood<\/li>\n<li>Tiredness, poor performance and extreme exhaustion<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath or shortness of breath, especially during physical exertion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Causes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">\n<ul>\n<li>Disorders in the electrical conduction system of the heart, particularly in the sinus node (the heart&#8217;s &#8220;pacemaker&#8221;) or in the conduction pathways<\/li>\n<li>For other diseases of the heart, such as heart attack, heart valve disease or inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Side effects of medication<\/li>\n<li>In athletes\/younger people, a slow pulse can also be a sign of a well-trained heart muscle and is then usually harmless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Diagnosis<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Electrocardiogram (ECG): Measures the electrical activity of the heart and is the most important examination method<\/li>\n<li>Long-term ECG: The heart rhythm is recorded over 1-7 days in order to detect even rare disturbances<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound examination of the heart (TTE) to assess heart structure and function<\/li>\n<li>Further examinations such as blood tests or exercise ECG can help to clarify the cause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Therapy<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\">\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of the underlying disease, e.g. discontinuation of medication or therapy for heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Adjustment or discontinuation of medication that slows down the heart rate<\/li>\n<li>If the symptoms are pronounced or the pulse is very slow, a pacemaker may be necessary to regulate the heartbeat (see below)<\/li>\n<li>In rare cases, medication can be used to increase the heart rate in the short term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-08b420bb73496a5c6a4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-pulsetoofast\" href=\"#tab-08b420bb73496a5c6a4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Pulse too fast<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-pulsetoofast\" id=\"tab-08b420bb73496a5c6a4\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:4px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:4px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-title-color:#922a2e;--awb-item-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 9px 0px #d0d0d0 inset;;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Symptoms<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>Palpitations (more than 100 times per minute at rest) or an uncomfortably strong palpitation that often starts suddenly.<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness, light-headedness or the feeling of about to faint.<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath and shortness of breath, especially on exertion.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness, feelings of anxiety or chest pain are possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Herzrhythmusstoerungen-Ursachen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"219\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Causes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">\n<p>Most common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atrial fibrillation (irregular<\/strong><strong>pulse)<\/strong>: with increasing age and certain heart diseases<\/li>\n<li>Other<strong> tachycardias of the atrium or AV node<\/strong><strong>(regular<\/strong><strong>pulse)<\/strong>: often no recognizable cause, sometimes congenital conduction disorder<\/li>\n<li>All are favored by strong physical or mental strain, stress, fever, inflammation or lack of fluids as well as electrolyte disorders and occur as side effects of medication and excessive consumption of caffeine, alcohol or drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rarer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ventricular tachycardia<\/strong> or <strong>ventricular fibrillation <\/strong>: During acute myocardial infarction, in all forms of myocardial disease and cardiac insufficiency. Often fatal if left untreated <\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Diagnosis<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Electrocardiogram (ECG): Shows the type and origin of the cardiac arrhythmia.<\/li>\n<li>Long-term ECG (for weeks to years): Also records transient or infrequent attacks of palpitations.<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound examination of the heart (TTE) to assess heart structure and function.<\/li>\n<li>Blood tests to rule out other causes such as hyperthyroidism or electrolyte imbalances.<\/li>\n<li>Electrophysiological clarification (cardiac catheterization, see below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Therapies<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\">\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of the underlying disease or adjustment of medication.<\/li>\n<li>Medication to control the heart rhythm and heart rate (antiarrhythmic drugs, beta blockers).<\/li>\n<li>In certain cases, electrical cardioversion (&#8216;electric shock&#8217; under anesthesia, to restore the normal rhythm).<\/li>\n<li>In the case of recurrent or dangerous tachycardia, a cardiac catheter procedure (ablation) or an implantable defibrillator may be necessary (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bc192add12d1f561be5\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-extrasystoles\" href=\"#tab-bc192add12d1f561be5\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\"><i class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"font-size:20px;\"><\/i>Extrasystoles<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-extrasystoles\" id=\"tab-bc192add12d1f561be5\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-3 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:4px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:4px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-title-color:#922a2e;--awb-item-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 9px 0px #d0d0d0 inset;;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Symptoms<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>Most people do not even notice extra beats (extrasystoles) (ALL people have extrasystoles!)<\/li>\n<li>Heart stumbling or the feeling of a &#8220;skip&#8221; in the heartbeat, sometimes followed by a strong beat that can be felt in the throat<\/li>\n<li>Occasionally dizziness, nausea or a brief feeling of weakness (especially if occurring frequently)<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety, restlessness or feelings of insecurity, especially if the extrasystoles occur more frequently or at night in the left-sided position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Causes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">\n<ul>\n<li>Extrasystoles are additional heartbeats that occur outside the normal heart rhythm. They are often perceived as &#8220;heart stumbles&#8221; <\/li>\n<li>Most common causes: stress, lack of sleep, exhaustion, excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine or other addictive substances<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte disorders, especially potassium or magnesium deficiency<\/li>\n<li>Diseases of the heart, e.g. chronic narrowing of the coronary arteries, myocarditis or heart valve disease<\/li>\n<li>Thyroid diseases, side effects of medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Diagnosis<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Resting ECG to detect extrasystoles and assess the heart rhythm<\/li>\n<li>Long-term ECG (over 1-7 days) to detect even rare or exercise-induced extrasystoles<\/li>\n<li>Load test: Influence of the load on the occurrence of extra strokes<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) to clarify possible structural heart diseases<\/li>\n<li>Blood tests to check electrolytes and thyroid levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Therapies<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\">\n<ul>\n<li>In the case of harmless extrasystoles, avoiding triggers such as stress, alcohol or caffeine is often sufficient<\/li>\n<li>Compensation of electrolyte deficiencies through diet or supplements (e.g. potassium, magnesium)<\/li>\n<li>Drug treatment (e.g. beta blockers) for severe symptoms or underlying heart disease<\/li>\n<li>In very rare cases, catheter ablation (sclerotherapy of the original site in the heart)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-toggle-active-accent-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:22px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:1px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5em;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-10019-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a83f551c8958cd9f6 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a83f551c8958cd9f6\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a83f551c8958cd9f6\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#a83f551c8958cd9f6\" href=\"#a83f551c8958cd9f6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Pulse too slow<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"a83f551c8958cd9f6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a83f551c8958cd9f6\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-4 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:4px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:4px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-title-color:#922a2e;--awb-item-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 9px 0px #d0d0d0 inset;;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Symptoms<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>If the pulse is too slow (less than 50 beats per minute), dizziness, light-headedness or fainting may occur because the brain is not supplied with enough blood<\/li>\n<li>Tiredness, poor performance and extreme exhaustion<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath or shortness of breath, especially during physical exertion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Causes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">\n<ul>\n<li>Disorders in the electrical conduction system of the heart, particularly in the sinus node (the heart&#8217;s &#8220;pacemaker&#8221;) or in the conduction pathways<\/li>\n<li>For other diseases of the heart, such as heart attack, heart valve disease or inflammation<\/li>\n<li>Side effects of medication<\/li>\n<li>In athletes\/younger people, a slow pulse can also be a sign of a well-trained heart muscle and is then usually harmless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Diagnosis<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Electrocardiogram (ECG): Measures the electrical activity of the heart and is the most important examination method<\/li>\n<li>Long-term ECG: The heart rhythm is recorded over 1-7 days in order to detect even rare disturbances<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound examination of the heart (TTE) to assess heart structure and function<\/li>\n<li>Further examinations such as blood tests or exercise ECG can help to clarify the cause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Therapies<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\">\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of the underlying disease, e.g. discontinuation of medication or therapy for heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Adjustment or discontinuation of medication that slows down the heart rate<\/li>\n<li>If the symptoms are pronounced or the pulse is very slow, a pacemaker may be necessary to regulate the heartbeat (see below)<\/li>\n<li>In rare cases, medication can be used to increase the heart rate in the short term<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5bd1e569c80ffff43 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5bd1e569c80ffff43\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5bd1e569c80ffff43\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#5bd1e569c80ffff43\" href=\"#5bd1e569c80ffff43\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Pulse too fast<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"5bd1e569c80ffff43\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5bd1e569c80ffff43\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-5 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:4px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:4px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-title-color:#922a2e;--awb-item-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 9px 0px #d0d0d0 inset;;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Symptoms<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>Palpitations (more than 100 times per minute at rest) or an uncomfortably strong palpitation that often starts suddenly.<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness, light-headedness or the feeling of about to faint.<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath and shortness of breath, especially on exertion.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness, feelings of anxiety or chest pain are possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8029 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Herzrhythmusstoerungen-Ursachen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"211\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Causes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">\n<p>Most common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atrial fibrillation (irregular<\/strong><strong>pulse)<\/strong>: with increasing age and certain heart diseases<\/li>\n<li>Other<strong> tachycardias of the atrium or AV node<\/strong><strong>(regular<\/strong><strong>pulse)<\/strong>: often no recognizable cause, sometimes congenital conduction disorder<\/li>\n<li>All are favored by strong physical or mental strain, stress, fever, inflammation or lack of fluids as well as electrolyte disorders and occur as side effects of medication and excessive consumption of caffeine, alcohol or drugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rarer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ventricular tachycardia<\/strong> or <strong>ventricular fibrillation <\/strong>: During acute myocardial infarction, in all forms of myocardial disease and cardiac insufficiency. Often fatal if left untreated <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Diagnosis<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Electrocardiogram (ECG): Shows the type and origin of the cardiac arrhythmia.<\/li>\n<li>Long-term ECG (for weeks to years): Also records transient or infrequent attacks of palpitations.<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound examination of the heart (TTE) to assess heart structure and function.<\/li>\n<li>Blood tests to rule out other causes such as hyperthyroidism or electrolyte imbalances.<\/li>\n<li>Electrophysiological clarification (cardiac catheterization, see below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Therapies<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\">\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of the underlying disease or adjustment of medication.<\/li>\n<li>Medication to control the heart rhythm and heart rate (antiarrhythmic drugs, beta blockers).<\/li>\n<li>In certain cases, electrical cardioversion (&#8216;electric shock&#8217; under anesthesia, to restore the normal rhythm).<\/li>\n<li>In the case of recurrent or dangerous tachycardia, a cardiac catheter procedure (ablation) or an implantable defibrillator may be necessary (see below).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-437f9c6bc250346c8 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_437f9c6bc250346c8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"437f9c6bc250346c8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#437f9c6bc250346c8\" href=\"#437f9c6bc250346c8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Extrasystoles<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"437f9c6bc250346c8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_437f9c6bc250346c8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-2 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-6 content-boxes-icon-with-title content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;--awb-border-radius-top-left:4px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:4px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:4px;--awb-alignment:stretch;--awb-title-color:#922a2e;--awb-item-margin-top:10px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-box-shadow:0px 0px 9px 0px #d0d0d0 inset;;\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Symptoms<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>Most people do not even notice extra beats (extrasystoles) (ALL people have extrasystoles!)<\/li>\n<li>Heart stumbling or the feeling of a &#8220;skip&#8221; in the heartbeat, sometimes followed by a strong beat that can be felt in the throat<\/li>\n<li>Occasionally dizziness, nausea or a brief feeling of weakness (especially if occurring frequently)<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety, restlessness or feelings of insecurity, especially if the extrasystoles occur more frequently or at night in the left-sided position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Causes<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">\n<ul>\n<li>Extrasystoles are additional heartbeats that occur outside the normal heart rhythm. They are often perceived as &#8220;heart stumbles&#8221; <\/li>\n<li>Most common causes: stress, lack of sleep, exhaustion, excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine or other addictive substances<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte disorders, especially potassium or magnesium deficiency<\/li>\n<li>Diseases of the heart, e.g. chronic narrowing of the coronary arteries, myocarditis or heart valve disease<\/li>\n<li>Thyroid diseases, side effects of medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Diagnosis<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">\n<ul>\n<li>Resting ECG to detect extrasystoles and assess the heart rhythm<\/li>\n<li>Long-term ECG (over 1-7 days) to detect even rare or exercise-induced extrasystoles<\/li>\n<li>Load test: Influence of the load on the occurrence of extra strokes<\/li>\n<li>Ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) to clarify possible structural heart diseases<\/li>\n<li>Blood tests to check electrolytes and thyroid levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:#ffffff;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-sm-6 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row columnherzerkrankung\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading icon-left\"><div class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--body_typography-font-size:26px;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.7;\">Therapies<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\">\n<div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\">\n<ul>\n<li>In the case of harmless extrasystoles, avoiding triggers such as stress, alcohol or caffeine is often sufficient<\/li>\n<li>Compensation of electrolyte deficiencies through diet or supplements (e.g. potassium, magnesium)<\/li>\n<li>Drug treatment (e.g. beta blockers) for severe symptoms or underlying heart disease<\/li>\n<li>In very rare cases, catheter ablation (sclerotherapy of the original site in the heart)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:4%;--awb-spacing-right-large:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:1%;--awb-spacing-left-large:40px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:40px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:40px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:50px;--awb-spacing-right-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:40px;\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-font-size:36px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.3;\">Specific therapies for cardiac arrhythmias<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:2px 2px 2px 2px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:40px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:40px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:40px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-spacing-right-small:40px;--awb-spacing-left-small:40px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:22px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:1px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5em;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-10019-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-38faf381ddc61e3c0 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_38faf381ddc61e3c0\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"38faf381ddc61e3c0\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10019-2\" data-target=\"#38faf381ddc61e3c0\" href=\"#38faf381ddc61e3c0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Electrophysiological examination and catheter ablation<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"38faf381ddc61e3c0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_38faf381ddc61e3c0\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8031 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Therapie-Elektrophysiologische-Untersuchung-und-Katheterablation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"199\">Ablation using a special catheter is a proven therapy for various cardiac arrhythmias, especially if rhythm control is to be achieved. For this purpose, various sites on the inside of the heart that are responsible for the arrhythmia are located as part of an electrophysiological examination (EPU). The electrode of the catheter is then heated with a high-frequency current or frozen by applying cold. The aim of the lesions created is to restrict the spread of the electrical impulses and thus eliminate the arrhythmia.   <\/p>\n<p>Typical cardiac arrhythmias that can be treated by ablation are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atrial fibrillation (Fig. 1 and 2)<\/li>\n<li>Atrial flutter<\/li>\n<li>AV node reentry tachycardia<\/li>\n<li>Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW)<\/li>\n<li>Focal atrial tachycardia<\/li>\n<li>Chamber extras<\/li>\n<li>Ventricular tachycardia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The chance of success of an ablation depends on many factors, including the arrhythmia itself and any concomitant illnesses, etc. In a personal consultation, we will discuss the options available to you and draw up an individual treatment plan. <\/p>\n<p>Illustrations:<\/p>\n<p>Fig 1 and 2: Atrial fibrillation ablation with 3D mapping system<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-800x459.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-1200x688.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-1536x881.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-400x230.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-600x345.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-800x461.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-1200x691.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-1536x884.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation.jpg 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-87da0b564fa92a4b4 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_87da0b564fa92a4b4\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"87da0b564fa92a4b4\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10019-2\" data-target=\"#87da0b564fa92a4b4\" href=\"#87da0b564fa92a4b4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Implantation of a pacemaker for cardiac arrhythmia<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"87da0b564fa92a4b4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_87da0b564fa92a4b4\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The pacemaker is implanted under the skin under local anesthesia in an operation lasting just under an hour. The electrodes are inserted into a vein through a small incision in the skin and advanced to the heart. Under X-ray control, it is anchored in the ventricle. Electrical impulses are emitted via the electrode to stimulate the heart so that it does not beat too slowly. The individually programmable pacemaker is usually checked 1-2 times a year.    <\/p>\n<p>As an alternative, the so-called &#8220;electrodeless pacemaker&#8221; is available in certain situations. In this case, a small pacemaker &#8220;capsule&#8221; is implanted directly into the right ventricle via the vein in the groin. This system does not require an actual &#8220;unit&#8221; or electrodes (Fig. 3). In an individual analysis, we assess which system is best suited to which patient.   <\/p>\n<p>Fig 3<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-300x265.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-200x177.png 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-400x354.png 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-600x531.png 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-768x679.png 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-800x708.png 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-1024x906.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-1200x1061.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra.png 1238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-09e236f5f43bb0cf7 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_09e236f5f43bb0cf7\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"09e236f5f43bb0cf7\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10019-2\" data-target=\"#09e236f5f43bb0cf7\" href=\"#09e236f5f43bb0cf7\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"09e236f5f43bb0cf7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_09e236f5f43bb0cf7\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If there is a high risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, it may be necessary to implant an internal shock device (ICD). The ICD is implanted under local anesthesia in a similar way to a pacemaker. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The defibrillator continuously monitors the heart rhythm and detects a rapid and life-threatening heart rhythm. In this case, it can restore the normal heart rhythm by overstimulation or by delivering an electric shock. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"heartpulsanimation alignleft wp-image-1615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-66x87.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-177x235.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-200x265.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-300x398.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-320x424.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-400x530.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-460x610.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-540x716.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-600x795.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-669x887.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-700x928.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-768x1018.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-773x1024.jpg 773w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-800x1060.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image.jpg 824w\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"276\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Similar to a pacemaker, the defibrillator consists of two components: Firstly, an electrode that is anchored in the right ventricle via the vein. The second is a device with a battery, which is implanted under the skin. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In standard ICD therapy, an electrode is implanted directly into the heart. It is part of a defibrillator that can normalize the rhythm if the heartbeat is too fast. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) has been available as an alternative for almost 10 years. With this form of therapy, the heart and blood vessels remain unaffected: an electrode is not implanted directly into the heart, but above the sternum directly under the skin (\u201csubcutaneously\u201d). &nbsp;This significantly reduces the risk of electrode complications and complications during possible electrode removal. However, the risk of so-called \u201cinadequate shock delivery\u201d (\u201cmisfires\u201d) is slightly higher than with standard ICDs with electrodes in the heart. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-2376791d677d2312f fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_2376791d677d2312f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"2376791d677d2312f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10019-2\" data-target=\"#2376791d677d2312f\" href=\"#2376791d677d2312f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"2376791d677d2312f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_2376791d677d2312f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dyssynchrony is both a cause and a consequence of cardiac insufficiency. This means that the left and right ventricles are no longer stimulated to beat at the same time, but at different times. This dyssynchrony means that the pumping action is no longer effective and it itself exacerbates the cardiac insufficiency (vicious circle).  <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"heartpulsanimation alignleft wp-image-1614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-66x87.jpeg 66w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-177x235.jpeg 177w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-200x265.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-300x398.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-320x424.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-400x530.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-460x610.jpeg 460w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-540x716.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-600x795.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-669x887.jpeg 669w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-700x928.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-768x1018.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-773x1024.jpeg 773w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-800x1060.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image.jpeg 824w\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"216\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"25\" data-lineheight=\"30px\">Improve synchrony<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) corrects this problem. It aims to improve the synchrony of the left and right ventricles. A biventricular pacemaker, i.e. one that stimulates both ventricles, is implanted for this purpose.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This does not have two electrodes like a conventional pacemaker, but three. The additional electrode is inserted into a coronary vein in front of the left ventricle. Alternatively, it can be inserted via a thoracoscopic approach, a minimal incision in the chest.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Thanks to this third electrode, it is possible to stimulate both ventricles at the same time. A hospital stay of two to three days is required for the procedure. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-9ea13c5933d0f8eea fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_9ea13c5933d0f8eea\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9ea13c5933d0f8eea\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-10019-2\" data-target=\"#9ea13c5933d0f8eea\" href=\"#9ea13c5933d0f8eea\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Implantation loop recorder<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"9ea13c5933d0f8eea\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_9ea13c5933d0f8eea\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p class=\"\">Implantation loop recorders are used to record cardiac arrhythmias in the event of unconsciousness for which no cause has yet been found or for long-term monitoring of the heart rhythm. An event recorder is usually combined with remote monitoring. An ECG is automatically saved in the event of special events (unconsciousness, arrhythmia).  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is performed on an outpatient basis. The recorder is implanted under the skin in the area of the left rib cage through a small incision in the skin. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:18px;--awb-content-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:19px;--awb-title-letter-spacing:1px;--awb-title-line-height:1.5em;--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-10019-3\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a7d9ad0d9540a879a fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a7d9ad0d9540a879a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a7d9ad0d9540a879a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#a7d9ad0d9540a879a\" href=\"#a7d9ad0d9540a879a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Electrophysiological examination and catheter ablation<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"a7d9ad0d9540a879a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a7d9ad0d9540a879a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8029 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Therapie-Elektrophysiologische-Untersuchung-und-Katheterablation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"231\"><br \/>Ablation using a special catheter is a proven therapy for various cardiac arrhythmias, especially if rhythm control is to be achieved. For this purpose, various sites on the inside of the heart that are responsible for the arrhythmia are located as part of an electrophysiological examination (EPU). The electrode of the catheter is then heated with a high-frequency current or frozen by applying cold. The aim of the lesions created is to restrict the spread of the electrical impulses and thus eliminate the arrhythmia.   <\/p>\n<p>Typical cardiac arrhythmias that can be treated by ablation are<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atrial fibrillation (Fig. 1 and 2)<\/li>\n<li>Atrial flutter<\/li>\n<li>AV node reentry tachycardia<\/li>\n<li>Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW)<\/li>\n<li>Focal atrial tachycardia<\/li>\n<li>Chamber extras<\/li>\n<li>Ventricular tachycardia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The chance of success of an ablation depends on many factors, including the arrhythmia itself and any concomitant illnesses, etc. In a personal consultation, we will discuss the options available to you and draw up an individual treatment plan. <\/p>\n<p>Illustrations:<\/p>\n<p>Fig 1 and 2: Atrial fibrillation ablation with 3D mapping system<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-400x229.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-800x459.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-1200x688.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-1-VHFli-Ablation-mit-3D-Mapping-1536x881.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-400x230.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-600x345.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-800x461.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-1200x691.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation-1536x884.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-2-Cryoballon-Ablation.jpg 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-93f1a03d83112dec2 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_93f1a03d83112dec2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"93f1a03d83112dec2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#93f1a03d83112dec2\" href=\"#93f1a03d83112dec2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Implantation of a pacemaker for cardiac arrhythmia<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"93f1a03d83112dec2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_93f1a03d83112dec2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The pacemaker is implanted under the skin under local anesthesia in an operation lasting just under an hour. The electrodes are inserted into a vein through a small incision in the skin and advanced to the heart. Under X-ray control, it is anchored in the ventricle. Electrical impulses are emitted via the electrode to stimulate the heart so that it does not beat too slowly. The individually programmable pacemaker is usually checked 1-2 times a year.    <\/p>\n<p>As an alternative, the so-called &#8220;electrodeless pacemaker&#8221; is available in certain situations. In this case, a small pacemaker &#8220;capsule&#8221; is implanted directly into the right ventricle via the vein in the groin. This system does not require an actual &#8220;unit&#8221; or electrodes (Fig. 3). In an individual analysis, we assess which system is best suited to which patient.   <\/p>\n<p>Fig 3<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-300x265.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-200x177.png 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-400x354.png 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-600x531.png 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-768x679.png 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-800x708.png 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-1024x906.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra-1200x1061.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Abb-3-Micra.png 1238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fa4d375cfb381c5e3 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fa4d375cfb381c5e3\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fa4d375cfb381c5e3\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#fa4d375cfb381c5e3\" href=\"#fa4d375cfb381c5e3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"fa4d375cfb381c5e3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fa4d375cfb381c5e3\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>If there is a high risk of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia, it may be necessary to implant an internal shock device (ICD). The ICD is implanted under local anesthesia in a similar way to a pacemaker. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The defibrillator continuously monitors the heart rhythm and detects a rapid and life-threatening heart rhythm. In this case, it can restore the normal heart rhythm by overstimulation or by delivering an electric shock. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"heartpulsanimation alignleft wp-image-1615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-66x87.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-177x235.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-200x265.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-300x398.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-320x424.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-400x530.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-460x610.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-540x716.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-600x795.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-669x887.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-700x928.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-768x1018.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-773x1024.jpg 773w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image-800x1060.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icd-image.jpg 824w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Similar to a pacemaker, the defibrillator consists of two components: Firstly, an electrode that is anchored in the right ventricle via the vein. The second is a device with a battery, which is implanted under the skin. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In standard ICD therapy, an electrode is implanted directly into the heart. It is part of a defibrillator that can normalize the rhythm if the heartbeat is too fast. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) has been available as an alternative for almost 10 years. With this form of therapy, the heart and blood vessels remain unaffected: an electrode is not implanted directly into the heart, but above the sternum directly under the skin (\u201csubcutaneously\u201d). &nbsp;This significantly reduces the risk of electrode complications and complications during possible electrode removal. However, the risk of so-called \u201cinadequate shock delivery\u201d (\u201cmisfires\u201d) is slightly higher than with standard ICDs with electrodes in the heart. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6f3d96997141d4e6b fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6f3d96997141d4e6b\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6f3d96997141d4e6b\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#6f3d96997141d4e6b\" href=\"#6f3d96997141d4e6b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"6f3d96997141d4e6b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6f3d96997141d4e6b\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dyssynchrony is both a cause and a consequence of cardiac insufficiency. This means that the left and right ventricles are no longer stimulated to beat at the same time, but at different times. This dyssynchrony means that the pumping action is no longer effective and it itself exacerbates the cardiac insufficiency (vicious circle).  <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"heartpulsanimation alignleft wp-image-1614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-66x87.jpeg 66w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-177x235.jpeg 177w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-200x265.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-300x398.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-320x424.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-400x530.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-460x610.jpeg 460w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-540x716.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-600x795.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-669x887.jpeg 669w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-700x928.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-768x1018.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-773x1024.jpeg 773w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image-800x1060.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/crt-image.jpeg 824w\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-fontsize=\"25\" data-lineheight=\"30px\">Improve synchrony<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\">Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) corrects this problem. It aims to improve the synchrony of the left and right ventricles. A biventricular pacemaker, i.e. one that stimulates both ventricles, is implanted for this purpose.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This does not have two electrodes like a conventional pacemaker, but three. The additional electrode is inserted into a coronary vein in front of the left ventricle. Alternatively, it can be inserted via a thoracoscopic approach, a minimal incision in the chest.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Thanks to this third electrode, it is possible to stimulate both ventricles at the same time. A hospital stay of two to three days is required for the procedure. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b0c6ccc1a532f298d fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b0c6ccc1a532f298d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b0c6ccc1a532f298d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#b0c6ccc1a532f298d\" href=\"#b0c6ccc1a532f298d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-angle-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-angle-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Implantation loop recorder<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"b0c6ccc1a532f298d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b0c6ccc1a532f298d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p class=\"\">Implantation loop recorders are used to record cardiac arrhythmias in the event of unconsciousness for which no cause has yet been found or for long-term monitoring of the heart rhythm. An event recorder is usually combined with remote monitoring. An ECG is automatically saved in the event of special events (unconsciousness, arrhythmia).  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is performed on an outpatient basis. The recorder is implanted under the skin in the area of the left rib cage through a small incision in the skin. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:2px 2px 2px 2px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:60px;--awb-spacing-right-large:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:40px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:40px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:40px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-spacing-left-small:40px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.3;\">Further information<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-small:10px;--awb-padding-left-small:10px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:2px 2px 2px 2px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-spacing-left-medium:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:40px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-content-boxes-7 content-boxes-icon-on-top content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-alignment:center;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzrhythmusstoerungen?variant=34440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.031_Herzrhythmusstoerungen_DE_2024.webp\" width=\"780\" height=\"1107\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:22px;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiac arrhythmia<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\" fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzrhythmusstoerungen?variant=34440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzschrittmacher?variant=51338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.016_Herzschrittmacher_DE_2024.webp\" width=\"500\" height=\"709.62\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:22px;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">Pacemaker<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\" fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzschrittmacher?variant=51338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/vorhofflimmern?variant=51479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.079_Vorhofflimmern_DE_2024.webp\" width=\"500\" height=\"709.62\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:22px;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.3;\">Atrial fibrillation<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\" fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/vorhofflimmern?variant=51479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-small:20px;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:2px 2px 2px 2px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-spacing-left-medium:calc( 0.15 * calc( 100% - 80px ) );--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:40px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:40px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-content-boxes-8 content-boxes-icon-on-top content-left has-flex-alignment\" style=\"--awb-alignment:center;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color4);\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzrhythmusstoerungen?variant=34440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.031_Herzrhythmusstoerungen_DE_2024.webp\" width=\"780\" height=\"1107\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;\">Heart rhythm disturbances<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\" fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzrhythmusstoerungen?variant=34440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzschrittmacher?variant=51338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.016_Herzschrittmacher_DE_2024.webp\" width=\"500\" height=\"709.62\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;\">Pacemaker<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\" fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/herzschrittmacher?variant=51338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/vorhofflimmern?variant=51479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.079_Vorhofflimmern_DE_2024.webp\" width=\"500\" height=\"709.62\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.3;\">Atrial fibrillation<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><a class=\" fusion-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/swissheart.ch\/webshop\/vorhofflimmern?variant=51479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:7%;--awb-padding-bottom:70px;--awb-padding-left:7%;--awb-padding-top-small:40px;--awb-padding-right-small:35px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:50px;--awb-padding-left-small:20px;--awb-background-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #f9f9f9 0%,var(--awb-color2) 100%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 30px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 30px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-30px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-30px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:20px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:25px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-font-size:32px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:32;line-height:1.3;\">Our specialists for cardiac arrhythmias<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color6);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:70px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:70px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/pd-dr-med-david-huerlimann\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-liftup-border-radius:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"awb-image-frame awb-image-frame-1 imageframe-liftup\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"640\" title=\"Herzklinik Hirslanden &#8211; Portraitbild &#8211; PD Dr. Med. David H\u00fcrlimann\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Portraitbild-PD-Dr.-Med.-David-Huerlimann.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Portraitbild-PD-Dr.-Med.-David-Huerlimann-200x256.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Portraitbild-PD-Dr.-Med.-David-Huerlimann-400x512.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Portraitbild-PD-Dr.-Med.-David-Huerlimann.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:25px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:0;\">PD Dr. med.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:20px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:0;\">PD Dr. med.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:23px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.5px;--fontSize:23;--minFontSize:23;line-height:1.3;\">David H\u00fcrlimann<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:17px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.5px;--fontSize:17;--minFontSize:17;line-height:1.3;\">David H\u00fcrlimann<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiology | Rhythmology<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiology | Rhythmology<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.3;\">DE &#8211; EN &#8211; FR<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1.3;\">DE &#8211; EN &#8211; FR<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:70px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:70px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/prof-dr-med-jan-steffel\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-liftup-border-radius:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"awb-image-frame awb-image-frame-2 imageframe-liftup\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"640\" title=\"Herzklinik Hirslanden &#8211; Prof. Dr. Med. Jan Steffel\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Prof.-Dr.-Med.-Jan-Steffel.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Prof.-Dr.-Med.-Jan-Steffel-200x256.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Prof.-Dr.-Med.-Jan-Steffel-400x512.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Prof.-Dr.-Med.-Jan-Steffel.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:25px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:0;\">Prof. Dr. med.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:20px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:0;\">Prof. Dr. med.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:23px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.5px;--fontSize:23;--minFontSize:23;line-height:1.3;\">Jan Steffel<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:17px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.5px;--fontSize:17;--minFontSize:17;line-height:1.3;\">Jan Steffel<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiology | Rhythmology<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1.3;\">Cardiology | Rhythmology<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.3;\">DE &#8211; EN &#8211; FR<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1.3;\">DE &#8211; EN &#8211; FR<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper\" style=\"--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:70px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:40px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:70px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:50%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-column-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/dr-med-eva-rett\/\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-liftup-border-radius:0px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"awb-image-frame awb-image-frame-3 imageframe-liftup\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"640\" title=\"Herzklinik Hirslanden &#8211; Dr. Med Eva Rett\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Dr.-Med-Eva-Rett.jpeg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-9258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Dr.-Med-Eva-Rett-200x256.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Dr.-Med-Eva-Rett-400x512.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Herzklinik-Hirslanden-Dr.-Med-Eva-Rett.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-top-small:25px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;--minFontSize:20;line-height:0;\">Dr. med.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-23 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top:25px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:20px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:0;\">Dr. med.<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:23px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.5px;--fontSize:23;--minFontSize:23;line-height:1.3;\">Eva Rett<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-font-size:17px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;letter-spacing:0.5px;--fontSize:17;--minFontSize:17;line-height:1.3;\">Eva Rett<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-26 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.3;\">Senior Physician Cardiology | Rhythmology<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-27 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1.3;\">Senior Physician Cardiology | Rhythmology<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-28 fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:1.3;\">DE &#8211; EN<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:15px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1.3;\">DE &#8211; EN<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:15px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:15px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:15px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:15px;--awb-spacing-left-small:15px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button-border-radius-top-left:2px;--button-border-radius-top-right:2px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:2px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:2px;--button_gradient_top_color:rgba(0,0,0,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color:rgba(0,0,0,0);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:rgba(0,0,0,0);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:rgba(0,0,0,0);--button_margin-top:30px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/our-doctors\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Get to know our entire team of doctors<\/span><i class=\"fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10019","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10019"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10019\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10638,"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10019\/revisions\/10638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swiss-heart-clinic.webclusive2.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}