What is the most common cause of cardiac arrhythmias?

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrhythmias?

The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and fast heart beat. Many factors can affect your heart’s rhythm, such as having had a heart attack, smoking, congenital heart defects, and stress. Some substances or medicines may also cause arrhythmias.

Is arrhythmia a serious heart condition?

While most arrhythmias are harmless, some can be serious or even life threatening. When a heartbeat is too fast, too slow or irregular, the heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the body. Arrhythmias can be associated with serious symptoms that can affect your ability to function.

Is cardiac arrhythmia a heart attack?

Arrhythmias can develop after a heart attack as a result of damage to the heart muscles. Damaged muscles disrupt electrical signals that control the heart.

Can cardiac arrhythmia be cured?

While medications are used to control abnormal heart rhythms, ablation procedures can cure some types of arrhythmia completely. Once treated, whether through ablation or ongoing medications, most patients with a heart rhythm issue can return to their normal activity levels.

How do you feel when you have arrhythmia?

An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. It means your heart is out of its usual rhythm. It may feel like your heart skipped a beat, added a beat, or is “fluttering.” It might feel like it’s beating too fast (which doctors call tachycardia) or too slow (called bradycardia). Or you might not notice anything.

Does arrhythmia go away?

If an irregular rhythm, or atrial fibrillation, is triggered by an OTC preparation, it may persist for some period of time. But generally, it goes away on its own.

Can arrhythmia go away by itself?

Is exercise good for heart arrhythmia?

If you have an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), ask your doctor what type and level of exercise is safe for you. Regular activity can help keep your heart and body healthy.

How do you check for arrhythmia at home?

firmly place the index and middle finger of your right hand on your left wrist, at the base of the thumb (between the wrist and the tendon attached to the thumb) using the second hand on a clock or watch, count the number of beats for 30 seconds, and then double that number to get your heart rate in beats per minute.

Can you live a long life with irregular heartbeat?

You can certainly live a happy, healthy life with an abnormal health rhythm. However, it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor when you’re experiencing new symptoms or discomfort.

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