There are many types of arrhythmia (known as irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm). Some of them may occur in the atria, while the other in the ventricles. People with arrhythmia may not develop a serious problem, but some heart arrhythmias can cause bothersome (or even life-threatening) signs and symptoms. Ventricular arrhythmias are considered more …
The symptoms of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) may include: Dizziness or feeling light-headed. Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heart beats, fluttering or “flip-flops”). Chest discomfort/ chest pain. Shortness of breath. Fainting. Pounding in your chest. A slow heartbeat. A racing heartbeat Weakness or fatigue (feeling very tired).
Irregular heartbeat (also known as abnormal heart rhythm or arrhythmia) arise from problems with the electrical conduction system of the heart. It occurs when the electrical impulses in your heart that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly so that your heart beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.