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The Symptoms and Causes of Arrhythmia
- 8:19, 6th September 2018
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- Heart and Blood Vessels
- Pediatric Heart Rhythm Problem / Palpitations / Arrhythmia
Heart arrhythmias or heart rhythm problems occur at the times when the electrical impulses coordinating your heartbeat fails to work properly which results in your heart beating too fast, irregularly or too slow.
Though most of the heart arrhythmias are not fatal for your health, there might be a few cases when it might get life-threatening. This can be reduced by the right treatment and also, by leading a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Symptoms of arrhythmia
You might not be able to identify the signs of arrhythmia in your body. The only time it can be found is during a thorough examination of a routine checkup. The advent of signs in your body does not necessarily mean that you are suffering from risks of heart diseases. However, the common symptoms may include:
# A fluttering feeling in your chest
# Tachycardia, or commonly classified as a racing heartbeat
# Bradycardia, or commonly identified as a slow heartbeat
# Pain in chest
# Having difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath
# Dizziness or lightheadedness
# Intense amount of sweating
# Syncope or near fainting conditions
Causes of arrhythmia
As discussed above that arrhythmia is generally not risky, there is one particular type of arrhythmia with deadly outcomes - ventricular fibrillation. If this occurs, a person’s heartbeat might stop within seconds. So, it is advisable not to ignore the minimal signs and seek professional help whenever the need arises.
The potential causes of arrhythmia are:
# A prior heart attack that might have caused scarring of heart tissues
# Blocked arteries in the heart, commonly known as coronary artery disease
# Hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid gland
# Hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid gland
# Smoking or drinking too much
# High blood pressure
# Diabetes or obesity
# A few medications and nutritional supplements
Seek medical care from Curedit if you experience this and live a life free from the stress of having the arrhythmia.
