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Irregular heart rhythm
Description
Irregular heart rhythm also known as ‘Arrhythmia’ is an abnormal heartbeat due to improper functioning of the heart.
There are different types of arrhythmias:
- Tachycardia: heart beat faster than normal, which is further classified on the basis of location:
- Tachycardia in atria are as follows:
- Premature atrial contractions,
- Atrial fibrillation,
- Tachycardia in atria are as follows:
- Atrial flutter,
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia,
- AV nodal reentrant tachycardia,
- Accessory pathway tachycardia
- Tachycardia in ventricles are as follows:
- Premature ventricular contractions,
- Ventricular tachycardia,
- Ventricular fibrillation,
- Long QT syndrome
- Bradycardia: heart beat slower than normal, which is further classified into:
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Heart block
Causes
Causes of irregular heart rhythm include:
- Electrolyte imbalance,
- Medications,
- Stress,
- Heat diseases,
- Use of alcohol, tobacco, caffeine etc.
Risk factors
Risk factors of irregular heart rhythm include:
- Age,
- Genetic factor,
- Obesity,
- High blood pressure,
- Diabetes,
- Thyroid problems,
- Smoking, tobacco use etc.
Symptoms
Symptoms of irregular heart rhythm include:
- Chest pain,
- Shortness of breath,
- Palpitations,
- Fatigue,
- Fainting,
- Dizziness etc.
Diagnosis
For diagnosis of irregular heart rhythm doctor will take proper diagnosis and do physical examination to examine the symptoms, to reach definite diagnosis certain medical tests will be carried out such as:
- ECG,
- Holter monitor,
- Event monitor,
- Stress test etc.
Management
Following measures are taken to manage the irregular heart rhythm:
- Medications: digoxin, atropine, beta, calcium, sodium, potassium channel blockers etc
- Electrical cardioversion,
- Pacemaker,
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator,
- Vagal maneuvers,
- Surgery
When to consult a doctor?
If you experience any of the above mentioned symptoms seek urgent medical help right away.
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