Mastering The Beat:
Diagnosis and Management of Arrhythmias

Presenter: Dr Haroon Mia

Dr Haroon Mia is currently practicing as a Cardiologist at Gateway Hospital in Umhlanga, Durban. 
He is also a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Cardiology at Albert Luthuli Hospital.

Introduction

This webinar is a CPD-accredited presentation by renowned cardiologist, Dr. Haroon Mia. The session is strategically focused on providing healthcare professionals with a rigorous, evidence-based review of cardiac rhythm disorders. Arrhythmias represent a critical area of clinical practice, demanding precise diagnostic interpretation and the application of contemporary, guideline-driven therapeutic strategies.

The session is focused on providing healthcare professionals with a clear, practical, and up-to-date review of cardiac rhythm disorders. Arrhythmias are a central challenge in daily clinical practice, demanding both accurate diagnostic identification and the application of effective, current therapeutic protocols.
It is structured to deliver essential knowledge, from the basic electrophysiology that drives arrhythmias to the real-world management of common and critical rhythm disturbances. This webinar aims to quickly translate complex information into usable clinical competence, ensuring attendees can confidently assess and manage the arrhythmic patient.

Course Content

This focused webinar is structured to deliver maximum practical utility, covering key areas in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias:

  • Understanding the Electrophysiology:
o Review of the fundamental mechanisms of impulse formation and conduction that underpin common arrhythmias.
o Output: Enhanced ability to interpret complex ECG findings based on underlying electrophysiological principles.

  • Systematic ECG Interpretation:
o In-depth analysis of challenging 12-lead ECGs for accurate identification of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias.
o Output: Improved diagnostic accuracy and speed in routine and emergency clinical scenarios.

  • Contemporary Pharmacological Management:
o Evidence-based discussion on the selection, dosing, and potential side effects of antiarrhythmic drugs.
o Output: Confidence in initiating and titrating appropriate antiarrhythmic therapy tailored to patient-specific risk profiles.

  • Non-pharmacological & Interventional Therapies:
o Overview of catheter ablation techniques, pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) indications, and device management basics.
o Output: Clear understanding of when to refer patients for advanced interventional procedures and the ability to manage patients’ post-intervention.

  • Emergency Management Protocols:
o Review of the latest guidelines for the acute management of life-threatening arrhythmias (e.g., ventricular tachycardia/ fibrillation, rapid atrial fibrillation).
o Output: Competence in applying critical life-saving protocols and algorithms in the acute care setting.