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Moderate severity · Cardiology

Arrhythmia

Irregular heartbeat · Skipped or racing beats

An electrical glitch in the heart's wiring causes beats that are too fast, too slow or out of rhythm. Some are harmless; others raise stroke risk.

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At a glance
Prevalence
Common after 50
Typical age
Any age, more common after 50
Outlook
Most types are treatable
System
Heart
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What causes it

Causes

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Caffeine, alcohol, stimulants
  • Thyroid dysfunction
  • Sleep apnea
How it feels

Symptoms & effects

  • Palpitations or fluttering chest
  • Dizziness, light-headedness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest discomfort
  • Sudden fainting in serious cases
How it’s treated

Treatment & cure

  • ECG and Holter monitor diagnosis
  • Beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers
  • Catheter ablation for persistent cases
  • Pacemaker for slow rhythms
  • Blood thinners if AF present
Staying ahead

Prevention

  • Limit caffeine and energy drinks
  • Treat sleep apnea promptly
  • Maintain healthy potassium and magnesium
  • Manage stress with meditation
  • Annual heart check after 50

Do’s

  • Log when symptoms occur
  • Carry a list of current medications
  • Practice slow diaphragmatic breathing
  • Wear a smart-watch monitor if advised

Don’ts

  • Self-medicate with caffeine pills
  • Mix recreational drugs with alcohol
  • Ignore a heart rate over 100 at rest
  • Skip blood-thinner doses
See a doctor immediately if

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Dr. Rangholiya Ankur

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Dr. Roshani Savaliya

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Dr. Bhargav Sagar

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Dr. Piyush Patoliya

MD Medicine · 6 yrs

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Disclaimer · This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment. Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.