Overview
Arrhythmia means a heart is beating abnormally. It refers to any changes or disruption of the electrical rhythm of the heart. It is always a cause secondary to any structural heart disease but also can occur due to any abnormal electrical conduction of a normal heart.Signs and Symptoms
Dyspnea, Dizziness, Syncope, Fluttering in the chest, Confusion, Difficulty breathing when exercising, Fatigue, PalpitationsCommon Causes
A heart attack, Scarring of heart tissue from a prior heart attack, Cardiomyopathy, Blocked arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease), High blood pressure, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hypercalcemia (high calcium level), Hypokalemia (low potassium level), Hyperkalemia (high potassium level)Risk Factors
Coronary artery disease, High blood pressure, Congenital heart disease, Electrolyte imbalance, Obstructive sleep apnea, Diabetes, High cholesterolInvestigation Techniques
Electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor, Echocardiogram, Implantable loop recorderTreatment and Prevention
Vagal maneuvers, Cardioversion, Catheter ablation, Pacemaker, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), Coronary bypass surgeryPsychological Issues
Stress , Anxiety
