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   Ar·rhyth·mi·a

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   • 1. a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from Greek arruthmia ‘lack of rhythm’, from a- ‘without’ + rhuthmos (see rhythm).

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   What is a heart arrhythmia?

   • See media help. Arrhythmias, also known as cardiac arrhythmias, heart arrhythmias, or dysrhythmias, are irregularities in the heartbeat, including when it is too fast or too slow.

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   How do you classify an arrhythmia?

   • Arrhythmia may be classified by rate ( tachycardia, bradycardia ), mechanism (automaticity, re-entry, triggered) or duration (isolated premature beats; couplets; runs, that is 3 or more beats; non-sustained = less than 30 seconds or sustained= over 30 seconds). [citation needed] Arrhythmias are also classified by site of origin: [citation needed]

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   What causes arrhythmias?

   • Electrolyte and hormonal imbalances: Changes in hormone and electrolyte levels in your blood can contribute to arrhythmias, especially changes in thyroid hormone levels that can affect your heart. Infections: Certain viral infections can affect your heart rate and rhythm, including COVID-19 and influenza. Risk factors for arrhythmias include:

   Arrhythmia: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment - Health

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3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 8887Arrhythmia: Types, causes, symptoms, and treatment

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   May 22, 2024 · Summary. An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that may feel like a racing or fluttering heart. It is not always serious but can sometimes indicate a potentially fatal...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ArrhythmiaArrhythmia - Wikipedia

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   Arrhythmias, also known as cardiac arrhythmias, are irregularities in the heartbeat, including when it is too fast or too slow. [2] A resting heart rate that is too fast – above 100 beats per minute in adults – is called tachycardia, and a resting heart rate that is too slow – below 60 beats per minute – is called bradycardia. [2]

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › arrhythmiaArrhythmia Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ARRHYTHMIA is an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force.

6. health.usnews.com › heart-disease › heart-arrhythmiaHeart Arrhythmia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment | US News

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   Aug 1, 2019 · An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat – a heart rate that's faster or slower than normal, or with extra or skipped beats. You may have irregular heartbeats...

7. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › heart-arrhythmiaHeart Arrhythmia > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   • Heart arrhythmia causes the heart to beat irregularly • Heart arrhythmia causes heart palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and fainting • Treatments include lifestyle changes, surgery, or medications • Involves cardiology

8. www.health.com › arrhythmia-7371442Arrhythmia: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment - Health

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   Apr 24, 2023 · An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat caused by an abnormal heart rate or heart rhythm. Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats in one minute while at rest,...

9. internet-prod.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › arrhythmiasArrhythmias - What Is an Arrhythmia? | NHLBI, NIH

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   Mar 24, 2022 · An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for arrhythmia.