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Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia

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Also known as abnormal heart rhythm, this condition describes any type of irregular heart beat, such as when the heart races or beats too slowly.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Heart diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Chest

Symptoms

Slow heart rate
Lightheaded
Dizziness
Rapid heart rate
Shortness of breath, made worse by lying down
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Arrhythmia
Blood thinners
Beta blocker
Warfarin
Antiarrhythmic
Amiodarone
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Arrhythmia

Surgery

Cardiac pacing
Cardioversion

Medical devices

Pacemaker
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Automated external defibrillator
Wearable cardioverter defibrillator
Sensei robotic catheter system

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Thyroid blood tests
Cardiac enzymes
Basic metabolic panel
Electrocardiogram

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Cigarette smoking
Prolonged bed rest
Asbestos exposure

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