Arrhythmia

Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.

Heart arrhythmias (uh-RITH-me-uhs) may feel like a fluttering or racing heart and may be harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may cause bothersome — sometimes even life-threatening — signs and symptoms.

Heart arrhythmia treatment can often control or eliminate fast, slow or irregular heartbeats. In addition, because troublesome heart arrhythmias are often made worse — or are even caused — by a weak or damaged heart, you may be able to reduce your arrhythmia risk by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

*Source: American Heart Association

Still have questions?

What are the common types of arrhythmias?

Atrial Fibrillation = upper heart chambers contract irregularly
Bradycardia = slow heart rate
Conduction Disorders = delay in electrical signal transmission in the heart
Premature contraction = early heart beat
Tachycardia = very fast heart rate
Ventricular Fibrillation = lower chambers of the heart contract irregularly

Does arrhythmia cause any symptoms?

Arrhythmias can produce a broad range of symptoms which include weakness, lightheadedness, syncope (fainting), palpitations (pounding in the chest, skipped heartbeats), rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and shortness of breath. In some cases, arrhythmia is associated with no symptoms. Schedule an appointment with a cardiologist if you suspect or have been diagnosed with arrhythmia.

How are arrhythmias diagnosed?

Common tests used to diagnose and manage arrhythmias include an electrocardiogram, Holter monitor, cardiac event monitor, echocardiogram and stress test. A cardiologist will provide their expert opinion on the appropriate test(s) to evaluate and manage the arrhythmia.

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