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Symptoms of Arrhythmias (Heart Rhythm Disturbances)

Authors:
  • Michael Jubinville, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Symptoms of Arrhythmias (Heart Rhythm Disturbances)

Most people don’t notice heart rhythm problems. The come and go, and are hard to predict. In most cases, the heart fixes its missteps and keeps beating as normal. But, in others, the missteps can last longer. This keeps the heart from working as it should. Long lasting issues can be caused by rhythm or other problems.

Some arrhythmias you may feel are harmless, but others may cause a stroke, heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, or death. If you have any of these, call for emergency medical services right away.

References

  • Arrhythmia. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/arrhythmia. Accessed January 7, 2019.
  • Atrial fibrillation. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115288/Atrial-fibrillation. Updated August 22, 2018. Accessed January 7, 2019.
  • Symptoms, diagnosis and monitoring of arrhythmia. American Heart Association website. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia/symptoms-diagnosis--monitoring-of-arrhythmia. Accessed January 7, 2019.
  • Ventricular arrhythmias. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T909129/Ventricular-arrhythmias. Updated October 19, 2018. Accessed January 7, 2019.
  • Ventricular tachycardia—approach to the patient. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T912540/Ventricular-tachycardia-approach-to-the-patient. Updated October 28, 2018. Accessed January 7, 2019.

Contributors

  • Michael J. Fucci, DO, FACC
Last Updated:
2018-12-01

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