Listen to Your Heart: Life With Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is a generic name for a variety of heart rhythm disorders, some of which can pose serious health risks. The good news is that today there are many control strategies available to allow people with arrhythmias to lead full lives.
Dr. Alex
Fast or slow
An arrhythmia occurs when the electrical impulses that coordinate the heart's beats don't work properly, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. There are different types of arrhythmias, each with its own set of symptoms and potential complications.
For most adults, a rhythm of 60-100 beats per minute is considered normal, although this can go as low as 40 in athletes.
There are a number of factors that increase the risk of developing arrhythmias. These include:
- Age: Over the years, the heart's electrical system can become less efficient, increasing the likelihood of irregular heart rhythms.
- Heart disease: Infarction, heart failure, ischemia, and congenital heart defects damage the heart muscle, leading to rhythm abnormalities.
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