What might cause What are the signs

arrythmia? and symptoms of

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heart (due to genetic or
An arrhythmia, or irregular
heartbeat, is a problem with
the rate or rhythm of your
Changes in your heart
heartbeat. Your heart may
beat too quickly, too slowly,
or with an irregular rhythm.
Electrolyte imbalances
arrhythmia?
Fatigue or weakness
Coronary artery
disease.
Dizziness or
lightheadedness
Irritable tissue in your
Fainting or near-
fainting spells
acquired causes).
Rapid heartbeat or
High blood pressure.
pounding in the chest
Shortness of breath and
muscle
anxiety
(cardiomyopathy).
Chest pain or pressure
Valve disorders.
Alternating fast and
slow heart rate
in your blood.
Sweating
Injury from a heart
In extreme cases,
attack.
collapse and sudden
The healing process
cardiac arrest
after heart surgery
 Treatments for Effects of Arrythmia REFERENCES
Arrhythmia
www.heart.org
1. Electrical cardioversion: If not treated, arrhythmias Mayo clinic
This is a planned can damage the heart, Nhlbi
treatment that delivers brain, or other organs. This
Cleveland clinic
a high-energy shock to can lead to life-threatening
reset a normal stroke, heart failure, or Hopkins medicine

heartbeat rhythm cardiac arrest. During

2. Implantable arrhythmia cardiac arrest, the heart
treatments involves suddenly and unexpectedly
surgical implantation of stops beating, causing
devices that monitor, or death if it is not treated
reset the heart rhythm. within minutes.
3. Cardiac
resynchronization
therapy (CRT) uses a
pacemaker to restore
normal heartbeat
timing.