Arrhythmia
An abnormal heartbeat or rhythm is a characteristic of arrhythmia. Two types of arrhythmia exist—tachycardia, wherein the heartbeat is too fast, where the rate per minute could be more than 100 beats, and bradycardia, where the heart beat per minute is only about 60.
One of the most common types of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation (afib). This condition features an irregular heartbeat that feels like the heart is fluttering or quivering in the chest. But not all arrhythmias are harmful. Nevertheless, it is better to seek medical attention because it can lead to cardiac arrest. It could be a medical emergency if there is blurred vision, chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, light-headedness, dizziness, and weakness. In addition, an arrhythmia occurrence can stop the heart from functioning, which will deprive the body of blood supply.
If a person is diagnosed with hypertriglyceridemia or high triglycerides, the individual should not take it for granted because it could become the cause of the arrhythmia. Suppose the person does not exhibit any symptoms. In that case, the more cautious the person should be because high triglycerides could lead to more severe health issues, such as atherosclerosis, pancreatitis, memory loss, dementia, and hepatomegaly.
