Cardiac arrhythmia
Overview
Cardiac arrhythmia is a heartbeat that's irregular, too fast, or too slow. This occurs when electrical impulses in the heart don't work properly.
Symptoms
There may be no symptoms. Or they may include a fluttering in the chest, chest pain, or dizziness.
Treatments
Treatment, if needed, includes drugs, medical procedures, implantable devices, and surgery.
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
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