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Synonyms
A cardiac arrhythmia is when the heart beats too fast, too slowly or irregularly. These beating problems arise because of faults with the heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmias are caused by, or arise from, a range of conditions including heart failure, blackouts, syncope, electrolyte disturbances, thyroid disorders, infection, sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and cardiomyopathy.
Articles for Arrhythmia
Introduction
A cardiac arrhythmia is when the heart beats too fast, too slowly or irregularly. These beating problems arise because of faults with the heart’s electrical system. Arrhythmias are caused by, or arise from, a range of conditions including heart failure, blackouts, syncope, electrolyte disturbances, thyroid disorders, infection, sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and cardiomyopathy.
Why is it important to trace heart rhythm?
The information that is of most use to your Cardiologist or heart rhythm specialist is an ECG (electrical recording of the heart beat), recorded during your symptoms and therefore during your arrhythmia. This will make the diagnosis and treatment much easier and quicker.
