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Cardiovascular diseases
Arrhythmias
When the heart does not beat as usual.
What is it
Heart rate naturally changes with activity, stress, sleep, and many other factors.
The term arrhythmia includes different rhythm disorders, from frequent and often benign extra heartbeats to arrhythmias that require special treatment.
What can one feel?
They may appear:
- palpitations
- "flutters"
- irregular or irregular heartbeats
- sudden tachycardia
- dizziness or tendency to faint.
But there are also arrhythmias without obvious symptoms.
How is the evaluation done?
The key question is what the actual heart rate is at the time of the symptom.
Depending on the case, they may be used:
- ECG
- ECG Holter monitoring or longer-term recording
- Echocardiogram
- laboratory tests
- other tests when there is a specific indication.
How are they treated?
Not all arrhythmias need treatment.
Management depends on the type of arrhythmia, frequency, symptoms, presence of underlying heart disease, and overall risk.
When is an immediate assessment needed?
Severe or persistent tachycardia accompanied by chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or significant worsening of the condition needs immediate medical evaluation.
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