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Arrhythmia
An irregular heartbeat that can feel like fluttering or skipped beats.
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Overview
What is an arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. Changes in the electrical signals that control your heartbeat cause arrhythmias. When your heart beats faster than normal, it's called tachycardia. When your heart beats too slowly, it's called bradycardia. When the signal to beat comes too early, it's called a premature or extra heartbeat. It may feel like your heart skipped a beat. There are many types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias may affect the upper or lower chamber of your heart. The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and fast…
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