AAHYTHMIA DISEASE: Sign, Symptom &Treatment
An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that may feel like a racing or fluttering heart.
It is not always serious but can sometimes indicate a potentially fatal heart problem.
The heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, too early, or with an irregular rhythm. In contrast, a “normal sinus rhythm” refers to how the heart beats when it is working properly.
If they are highly irregular or result from a weak or damaged heart, arrhythmias can cause severe and potentially fatal symptoms and
The heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, too early, or with an irregular rhythm. In contrast, a “normal sinus rhythm” refers to how the heart beats when it is working properly.
If they are highly irregular or result from a weak or damaged heart, arrhythmias can cause severe and potentially fatal symptoms and complications.
Read on to learn more about arrhythmia, including the types, ca
Cardiac arrhythmia refers to conditions in which the heart beats irregularly, too slowly, or too quickly.
There are
- bradycardia, a slow heartbeat
- tachycardia, a fast heartbeat
- irregular heartbeat, also known as a flutter or fibrillation, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Arrhythmias are not always serious, but some can increase the risk of stroke or cardiac arrest.
Learn about what a heart rate should be.
There are several types of arrhythmia.
AFib
AFib is the irregular beating of the atrial chambers and nearly always involves tachycardia. It is common and mainly develops in adults
Instead of a single, strong contraction, the chamber fibrillates or quivers, often producing a rapid heartbeat.
Atrial flutter
While fibrillation causes many random and different quivers in the atrium, atrial flutter usually
Atrial flutter can be a serious condition and usually leads to fibrillation without treatment.
Some people may experience both flutter and fibrillation.
Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a rapid heartbeat that
Doctors classify atrial fibrillation and flutter under SVT.
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia (VT) refers to abnormal electrical impulses that start in the lower chambers and cause an abnormally fast heartbeat.
A possible cause of VT is scarring from a previous heart attack.
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation (VFib) is an irregular heart rhythm consisting of rapid, uncoordinated, and fluttering contractions of the ventricles. The ventricles of the lower chamber
VFib can be life threatening and has links to heart disease. A heart attack often triggers it.
Bradycardia
Bradycardia is when the heart rhythm is slower than usual, below
Possible causes include:
- various types of heart disease
- chest trauma
- genetic factors
- the use of certain drugs and medications
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Long QT syndrome
Long QT syndrome refers to a heart rhythm disorder that a person is born with. It sometimes causes rapid, uncoordinated heartbeats. It can be life threatening and causes a rhythm known as QT prolongation.
It can also occur due to genetic susceptibility or taking certain medications.
Learn more about long QT syndrome.
There are many risk factors for arrhythmias, and different types may have different risk factors.
Examples of risk factors for arrhythmias
- aging, as it is more common in older adults
- family history of arrhythmia
- smoking
- using certain recreational drugs, such as cocaine or amphetamines
- excess alcohol consumption
- certain medications, such as antibiotics and over-the-counter cold and allergy medications
- some conditions, such as:
- obesity
- diabetes
- kidney disease
- lung disease
- sleep apnea
- heart and blood vessel diseases
Arrhythmia does not always cause noticeable symptoms. However, a doctor may detect an arrhythmia during a routine examination.
Having symptoms does not necessarily mean the arrhythmia is severe. Some people have life threatening arrhythmias with no symptoms, while others with symptoms may not have a severe arrhythmia.
Symptoms depend on the type of arrhythmia.
Symptoms of tachycardia
The symptoms of a rapid heartbeat include:
- breathlessness
- dizziness
- fainting or nearly fainting
- fluttering in the chest, known as heart palpitations
- chest pain
- lightheadedness
- sudden weakness
Symptoms of bradycardia
Bradycardia can cause the following symptoms:
- angina, or chest pain
- difficulty concentrating
- confusion
- difficulty exercising
- dizziness
- tiredness
- lightheadedness
- palpitations
- shortness of breath
- fainting or nearly fainting
- profuse sweating
Symptoms of AFib
When AFib symptoms occur, they often have a rapid onset and may involve:
- angina
- breathlessness
- dizziness
- palpitations
- fainting or nearly fainting
- weakness
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