Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Treatment The Woodlands, TX

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Treatment in The Woodlands, TX

A racing, fluttering, or skipping heartbeat isn’t something to wait out. Our atrial fibrillation treatment in The Woodlands, TX starts with Dr. Laura Fernandes getting a clear read on your heart rhythm, so you get an accurate diagnosis and a plan to lower your risk of stroke.

What Is Atrial Fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. It happens when the electrical signals in the upper chambers of your heart misfire, causing an irregular, often rapid heartbeat instead of a steady rhythm.

An estimated 10.5 million U.S. adults live with AFib, and the condition significantly raises your risk of heart stroke, since blood can pool and clot in the heart’s upper chambers. (Source: CDC / UCSF Health, 2024)

As your AFib doctor in The Woodlands, TX, Dr. Fernandes evaluates your heart rhythm alongside your broader cardiovascular health, not in isolation. The sooner an irregular heartbeat is diagnosed, the sooner it can be managed, so don’t wait to get checked.

Heart Rhythm Disorder Treatment in The Woodlands

Our AFib management approach, serving patients across Montgomery County, TX, includes:

EKG & Heart Rhythm Testing

An EKG captures your heart's electrical activity to confirm whether AFib is behind your symptoms.

Ambulatory Heart Monitoring

A Holter monitor tracks your heart rhythm over several days, catching episodes that don't show up during a single office visit.

Medication Management

We prescribe medication to control your heart rate, restore your rhythm, or reduce your risk of stroke-causing clots.

Cardiac Ablation & Cardioversion

When medication isn't enough, procedures like cardiac ablation or electrical cardioversion can reset your heart's rhythm.

Start Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in The Woodlands, TX Today

An irregular heartbeat only gets harder to ignore over time. Book a heart rhythm evaluation with Dr. Fernandes and find out what's behind your symptoms, and what to do about it.

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AFib Symptoms & Risk Factors

AFib can feel different from person to person, and some patients notice no symptoms at all. As a heart palpitations doctor in The Woodlands, here’s what we watch for:

AFib becomes more likely with high blood pressure, heart valve disease, hyperthyroidism, and sleep apnea, and it’s more common after a heart attack. Age and a family history of arrhythmia also raise your risk. If any of this sounds familiar, don’t wait for a bigger episode to get evaluated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFib feel like?

Many patients describe a racing, fluttering, or pounding heartbeat. Others feel short of breath, lightheaded, or unusually tired, and some notice no symptoms at all.

Is AFib dangerous?

Left untreated, AFib significantly raises your risk of heart stroke and can contribute to heart failure over time. Diagnosing and managing it early lowers that risk.

What causes atrial fibrillation?

AFib is often linked to underlying heart or health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart valve disease, hyperthyroidism, and sleep apnea. Sometimes no clear cause is found.

How is AFib diagnosed?

Diagnosis typically starts with an EKG. If your AFib comes and goes, Dr. Fernandes may use a Holter monitor to track your heart rhythm over several days.

How do I find an irregular heartbeat specialist near me?

Woodlands Heart & Vascular Institute is located at 920 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 520, The Woodlands, TX 77380, with AFib management for patients throughout The Woodlands and Montgomery County. Call 832-562-3974 to schedule a heart rhythm evaluation with Dr. Fernandes.

Can AFib be cured?

For some patients, procedures like cardiac ablation can restore a normal rhythm long-term. For others, AFib is managed effectively with medication and monitoring rather than cured outright. Either way, the first step is getting an accurate diagnosis, schedule your evaluation today.

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