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Arrythmia
Arrhythmia, also known as irregular heartbeat, is a condition where the heart beats abnormally (1). This can be due to various factors including genetic predisposition, poor lifestyle habits, such as following a standard american diet, and underlying medical conditions.
Key features of arrythmia:
- Irregular or abnormal heartbeat, which can feel like skipping beats, palpitations, or fluttering in the chest.
- Can lead to reduced cardiac output, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness.
- Untreated arrhythmia increases the risk of stroke and heart failure due to blood clots forming in the atria or ventricles.
There are many types of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. Risk factors are similar to those for cardiovascular disease, with an emphasis on age, family history, hypertension, smoking, and physical inactivity. Management requires a multidisciplinary approach incorporating lifestyle changes, pharmacological interventions, and potentially interventional or surgical procedures.
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