ARRHYTHMIA

by Maryam Abbas & Ritaj Afzaz 10C

WHAT IS IT?
A issue with the rate or rhythm of
your heartbeat is known as an
arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.
Your heart may beat irregularly,
too rapidly, or too slowly.

TYPES OF IT
A resting heart rate of less
than 60 beats per minute is
referred to as bradycardia.
A resting heart rate of
more than 100 beats per
minute is referred to as
tachycardia.

SYMPTOMS
Anxiety
Chest pain or discomfort
Difficulty breathing, or
gasping during sleep
Dizziness and fainting
Tiredness or weakness

TREATMENT
When cardiac arrest is imminent or
has already occurred due to irregular
heartbeats in the lower chambers of
your heart, the ventricles,
cardioversion, also known as
defibrillation, treats atrial fibrillation
that affects the upper chambers of
your heart.

Your heart rate should increase during physical exercise and decrease
while relaxing or sleeping. It's also common to experience periodic heart
palpitations. But, a persistent irregular rhythm can indicate that your
heart is not supplying your body with enough blood. Dizziness, faintness,
and other symptoms could be present.

Arrhythmias can be controlled with medical interventions or medication.

Arrhythmias can harm the heart, the brain, or other organs if they are not
addressed. Heart failure, cardiac arrest, or a fatal stroke may result
from this. When a person experiences cardiac arrest, their heart stops
beating suddenly and unexpectedly. If this condition is not treated right
away, they will die.

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