Arrhythmia is a symptom to many diseases of heart and it causes the heart beat irregular, sometimes too rapid which is known as tachycardia and sometimes too slow which is known as bradycardia. There are many types of arrhythmias which can be from mild to severe.
The rhythm of the heart beat is controlled by the electrical conduction system of the heart. A healthy heart rhythm by electrical conduction system can provides the heart pumping efficiently in an effective manner to provide the blood pressure and blood supply and circulation normal. Arrhythmia is resulted when this electrical conduction system is stimulated or damaged because of any disorders and diseases which are normally known as heart rhythm disorders.
People of any age group can face heart rhythm disorders but those who have worse medical condition like they are facing any of these: cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, heart valve disease and hypothyroidism. Some other causes can also form heart rhythm disorders like smoking, excessive exercises, excessive drinking and caffeine in takes. Some stimulant drugs can also become responsible for heart rhythm disorders. Cocaine and other street drugs are also responsible for it.
Chest pain and palpitations are normal symptoms for the heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmia. Complications in arrhythmia can be life threatening therefore proper diagnose is required from a cardiologist. Diagnose usually begins with family medical history and person's medical history. Symptoms and causes are detected, EKG a diagnose test to check electrical paths of heart rhythm are checked. The treatment is then observed from prevention of smoking and all unhealthy things and proper lifestyle must be set for such patients in order to keep them fit.
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