Overview:

Arrhythmias are problems with the heart’s rhythm, causing it to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. They can range from harmless to life-threatening.

Symptoms:

• Fluttering in the chest
• Racing or slow heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Fainting or dizziness

Treatments:

Treatments include medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures like pacemaker implantation, catheter ablation, or defibrillator use.

Overview:

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm problem where the upper chambers of the heart beat fast and unevenly. This can raise the risk of stroke and heart failure.

Symptoms:

• Fast, irregular heartbeat
• Feeling your heart race (palpitations)
• Shortness of breath and fatigue

Treatments:

• Medications – Blood thinners to prevent clots, and drugs to control heart rhythm.
• Cardioversion – Electric shocks or medication to reset heart rhythm.
• Ablation – Heat or cold energy to fix faulty heart signals.
• Watchman Implant – A device that lowers stroke risk.

Overview:

Heart block is a condition where the electrical signals in the heart are delayed or blocked, causing irregular heartbeats or missed beats.

Overview:

Heart failure patients often develop arrhythmias due to changes in heart structure and function. Managing these arrhythmias is crucial to improving heart function.

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Syncope is sudden, temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain, often linked to heart rhythm issues.

Overview:

Ventricular Fibrillation is a severe arrhythmia where the ventricles quiver instead of pumping blood, often leading to sudden cardiac arrest if untreated.