What is Arrhythmia Care?
Arrhythmia care means diagnosing and treating irregular heartbeats, whether too fast, slow, or inconsistent. Treatments may include:
- Lifestyle changes: Reducing alcohol and caffeine intake, improving sleep habits
- Medications: Antiarrhythmics to control rhythm, blood thinners to prevent clots
- Procedures: Electrical cardioversion or catheter ablation to restore normal rhythm
- Implantable devices: Pacemakers or ICDs to help regulate heartbeat
Our goal: Help you achieve a healthy heart rhythm and lower the risk of fainting, stroke, or other complications.
What is AFib (Atrial Fibrillation)?
- A type of arrhythmia where the heart beats irregularly and often faster than normal
- Can increase the risk for stroke, heart failure, and other serious health problems
- Usually not life-threatening, but still important to take it seriously
- Sometimes it requires emergency treatment to prevent complications
Types of AFib
- Occasional (paroxysmal): Symptoms come and go, lasting minutes to a week
- Persistent: Heart rhythm needs treatment to return to normal
- Long-standing persistent: Continuous, lasting over 12 months
- Permanent: Rhythm can’t be restored; ongoing medication is needed
Know the Signs of AFib
- Chest pain
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fatigue or weakness
- Palpitations
- Reduced ability to exercise
- Shortness of breath
Don’t ignore these signs!
Call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately if you experience these symptoms.
Treatment Options
We offer a range of treatments to help manage arrhythmia and reduce your risk of complications. Your care team will recommend the best option based on your needs.
Medications
- Blood thinners to prevent clots and strokes
- Medicines to control your heart rate
Surgical Procedures
- Cardiac ablation
- Monitoring devices (LINQ™ implant)
- Pacemaker and defibrillator implants
- WATCHMAN implant
Nonsurgical Procedures
Refer a patient for arrhythmia care:
Topeka
Call: (785) 270-4100
Fax: (785) 270-4105
Fax: (785) 270-4105
Emporia
Call: (785) 270-4000
Fax: (785) 270-4105
Fax: (785) 270-4105
Manhattan
Call: (785) 270-4000
Fax: (785) 270-4105
Fax: (785) 270-4105
Arrhythmia Care Team
Bashar Amr, M.D.
Specialty: Cardiology
Kayleigh Baker, PA-C
Specialty: Cardiology
Kevin Bernd, D.O.
Specialty: Cardiology
Jaime Berry, APRN
Specialty: Cardiology
James Birkbeck, M.D.
Specialty: Cardiology
Emily Bohannon, PA-C
Specialty: Cardiology
Holly Brannen, APRN
Specialty: Cardiology
Chelsey Capoun, APRN
Specialty: Cardiology
Lynne Chen, APRN
Specialty: Cardiology
Chen Hoe Chow, M.D.
Specialty: Cardiology
Trenton D Colburn, PA-C
Specialty: Cardiology
Parker E Davis, APRN, DNP
Specialty: Cardiology
Brett Dawes, APRN
Specialty: Cardiology
Bailey Delong, APRN
Specialty: Cardiology