Arrhythmias/Dysrhythmias: Overview
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. The heart can beat too fast (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia).
Alternate Names : Dysrhythmias, Abnormal heart rhythms, Bradycardia, Tachycardia
Definition
An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart rate (pulse) or heart rhythm, such as beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly.
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Normally, the four chambers of the heart (two atria and two ventricles) contract in a very specific, coordinated way.
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia
Definition of Arrhythmias:
An arrhythmia is a disorder of the heart rate (pulse) or heart rhythm, such as beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly.
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia
Causes
Normally, your heart is able to pump blood out to your body without working any harder than is needed.
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If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your physician. If you are lactating, or breastfeeding, you should notify your physician.
Cardiac Dysrhythmias; Premature Beats
Definition
Premature beats are a type of disturbance in the normal heartbeat that results from altered electrical impulse patterns in the heart (arrhythmia).
Arrhythmias (or dysrhythmias) are abnormal rhythms of the heart which cause the heart to pump less effectively.
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There are rare reports of ventricular dysrhythmias and cardiac arrest secondary to acute rhabdomyolysis with hyperkalemia in apparently healthy children who receive succinylcholine (see [#section-3 BOX WARNING]).
electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) - a test that records the electrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms (arrhythmias or dysrhythmias), and detects heart muscle damage.
Even dysrhythmias that are not emergency situations can be indicators of a more serious underlying cause and should be evaluated by a physician.
Cardiac arrhythmias (pronounced: a-rith-mee-uz), which are also called dysrhythmias or rhythm disorders, are problems in the rhythm of the heartbeat.
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Cardiovascular problems, including chest pain, may develop in addition to the heart rate and blood pressure changes. With profound acidosis, abnormal heart rhythms (cardiac dysrhythmias) are more prevalent and are potentially fatal.
 See also: Arrhythmia, Symptom, X-Ray, Surgery, Stress
  
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