Reliable Electrophysiologist for Beverly Glen Patients
Beverly Glen Boulevard winds as a two-lane road from Mulholland Drive down to Sunset Boulevard, and for most homes in the canyon it is the main route in and out. That shapes heart rhythm care in a practical way, because a dizzy spell on a narrow road with little shoulder is a different problem from one at home. Canyon residents looking for a highly rated electrophysiologist often want two answers quickly: what is causing the symptom, and whether it is safe to keep driving.
Heart Rhythm Problems Worth Checking in Beverly Glen
Dr. Arshia M. Noori, MD treats only heart rhythm and conduction disorders, so the questions above are routine in our office. A conduction disorder is a problem with how the electrical signal travels through the heart, and it can slow the heartbeat or interrupt it.
Symptoms that deserve a closer look include lightheadedness, near-fainting, unusual tiredness, and a pulse that feels slow or irregular. Palpitations, the sense of a racing or pounding heart, belong on that list too.
Slow Heart Rhythms and Canyon Driving
Bradycardia is a slower-than-normal heart rate. Heart block is a delay or interruption of the signal between the upper and lower chambers. Either one can leave the brain short of blood flow for a few moments, which is what a person feels as a gray-out or a near faint.
When a slow rhythm is causing symptoms and the cause will not reverse on its own, a pacemaker may be the answer. Our pacemaker implantation procedure places a small device under the skin that sends a signal whenever the heart runs too slow. If you have had a spell behind the wheel, say so at your visit; driving decisions depend on the cause and on what treatment you receive.
Our Approach for Beverly Glen Patients
Dr. Arshia M. Noori, MD, holds three board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine. We do not recommend a device until the rhythm has been documented and the records reviewed. Some patients need a wearable monitor for days or weeks to catch an intermittent slow rhythm before any decision is made.
Scheduling and Getting Here
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Beverly Glen Boulevard is busy with commuters crossing between the Valley and the Westside at rush hour, so a mid-morning appointment can make the canyon portion of the drive easier. Contact the office at (310) 746-5335 to confirm accepted insurance plans.
About Beverly Glen
Beverly Glen is a canyon community strung along Beverly Glen Boulevard between Bel Air and Beverly Crest, with a small cluster of shops and restaurants near the top at Mulholland. Many of the homes are tucked into narrow side streets off the boulevard. For anyone managing a heart condition here, that means planning ahead: keeping a current medication list at home, knowing which hospital emergency services would send you to, and having someone who can drive you to procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drive myself home after a pacemaker is placed?
➣ Plan on having someone else drive you home after any device implant. Your physician will tell you when it is safe to drive again, since the answer depends on the device and the reason it was placed.
Is a slow heart rate always a problem?
➣ No. Some people, including many who exercise regularly, have a slow resting rate with no symptoms. A slow rate deserves evaluation when it comes with fatigue, dizziness, or fainting.
I was told I needed a pacemaker. Can I get another opinion?
➣ Yes. Patients who have been told they need a pacemaker are welcome to book a visit for another opinion, and no referral is needed. Bring your recent ECGs, monitor reports, and hospital records.
Getting to Our Office From the Canyon
From Beverly Glen, head south on Beverly Glen Boulevard past Sunset and continue toward Santa Monica Boulevard, then east toward West 3rd Street near the Beverly Center. Our office is in the East Tower on the seventh floor, Suite 710E.
When a slow pulse, a dizzy spell, or a device recommendation has you wondering what comes next, call and book a visit so you can talk it through.
New patients are welcome. No referral is required. Phone: (310) 746-5335; Office: 8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 710E, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM