Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is a condition where a person suffers from irregular heartbeats. Rhythm problems in the heart typically occur whenever the electrical signals coordinating the heart’s beats fail to work correctly. The faulty signals may result in the heart beating faster or slower than it should. Most of the time, they may feel like a racing or fluttering heart and are harmless. Sometimes, it may be normal to have slow or fast heart rates, especially during activities like exercise and sleep. However, there are cases where arrhythmia can be caused by bothersome and potentially life-threatening symptoms and signs.
Treatment for arrhythmia will depend on the severity of the condition, including medications, surgery, or implanted devices to eliminate or manage the speed and irregularity of heartbeats and catheter procedures. Without any treatment, arrhythmia can lead to more severe conditions and serious symptoms, like pulmonary edema, as an example. Heart-healthy lifestyles may minimize the occurrence of arrhythmia or prevent the cardiac damage that can potentially lead to the condition.
