what is arrhythmia?

Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. This means that your heart is out of its normal rhythm.

 Your mind may feel like skipping, adding beats, or 'fluttering' beats. You may feel that your beat is too fast (called tachycardia by your doctor) or too slow (called bradycardia). Or you don't notice anything.

 Arrhythmias can be immediate or harmless. If you think your heartbeat is abnormal, seek medical attention immediately. That way, the doctor can understand why this is happening and what to do about it.

 What are the symptoms of arrhythmia?

Arrhythmias may be silent. In other words, you don't notice the symptoms. Your doctor may detect an arrhythmia during a physical exam.

 If you have symptoms, they may include:

•  Palpitations (skipped heartbeat, fluttering, or 'double-pause' feeling)
•  do not hit in the chest
•  Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
•  Fainting
•  Shortness of breath
•  chest pain or tightness
•  Weakness or tiredness (feeling very tired)
•  Anxiety
•  blurred vision
•  Exude

What causes arrhythmia?

You can experience arrhythmia even if your heart is healthy. Or it could be due to:

•  Heart disease
•  Incorrect balance of electrolytes (such as sodium or potassium) in your blood
•  Changes such as heart injury or decreased blood flow or hard heart tissue
•  Recovery process after heart surgery
•  infection or fever
•  some drugs
•  Problems with the electrical signals in your heart
•  Strong emotions, stress, or surprise
•  Things in your daily life like alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, or exercise

 What Are Some Arrhythmia Risk Factors?

Things that can increase your odds of experiencing arrhythmias include:

 Age. The chances increase as you get older. genes. You may be more likely if a close relative has had an arrhythmia. Some types of heart disease can also run in families. Lifestyle. Alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs can increase your risk. disease. High blood pressure, diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity, sleep apnea, and autoimmune diseases are some of the conditions that can cause abnormal heart rhythms. Environment. Things like air pollution in your environment can make arrhythmias more likely.

Arrhythmia prevention

 Arrhythmias are not always preventable. Regular checkups by your doctor will help prevent further cardiac arrhythmias. Make sure they know all the medicines you take. Consult your doctor before using some cold and cough medicines that can cause arrhythmias.

 Lifestyle changes may also be recommended.

 Eat a healthy diet. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish, and plant-based proteins. Avoid saturated and trans fats. It controls cholesterol and blood pressure. Smoking. Maintain a healthy weight. Do sports regularly. Stress Management. Limit alcohol and caffeine.