Question 1

what symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia are the most important?

Accepted Answer

Fainting: The symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias can be anything from none to palpitations (the most common) to fainting to sudden collapse and death. If fainting (syncope) is the result of a heart rhythm problem, this is potentially very serious, as the next event might be even worse.

Question 2

why might ace inhibitors contribute to cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors: in general wouldn't contribute to arrhythmia so. In some situations could lower pressure and cause cathechol stimulus to arrhythmia. In others might cause electrolyte shift and be associated. Wouldn't be common

Question 3

my holter monitor showed i49.8 other specified cardiac arrhythmia is this bad? if they cant identify what type of arrhythmia it is? i go to an electrophysiologist in 2 days. nervous?

Accepted Answer

: You are understandably nervous regarding next steps. The cardiac electrophysiologist is the specialist that will discuss findings so far and the next step that most likely will be inserting a loop recorder in your chest. That will clarify the type of arrhythmia and its relation with your symptoms as well as possible treatment if needed.

Question 4

what are the symptoms you get a cardiac arrhythmia?

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Good question: They range from no symptoms at all to severe symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness, passing out, and severe weakness.

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms of cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: The most common symptom is palpitation.  There is a broad range of symptoms after that.  Arrhythmia can be asymptomatic on one end of the spectrum and then cause sudden death on the other end.  Other potential symptoms include lightheadedness, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue or weakness and fainting.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal rhythm: The normal heart beat starts in the sinus node of the right atrium.  An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too fast, too slow, starts in a different place, or if the electrical activity of the heart circulates through a different pathway than the normal paths.

Question 7

with cardiac arrhythmia what else should i be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

What type: Depends on the type of arrhythmias.  It can range from no worries to something serious.  Please find out more details about your arrhythmia and how you are doing for a more specific answer.

Question 8

need expert help here. what are the symptoms of a cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations , : Depending on the type if arrhythmia being contemplated - symptoms may range from modest palpitations, to more severe sensations raiding from the chest .- shortness of breath, fatigue etc at times , people may be symptomatic . Definitely follow with your doc on this one . Good luck.

Question 9

my wife thinks i should see someone for my cardiac arrhythmia.  should i?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes this is a serious problem, if acutely ill need to go to er, otherwise discuss with your doctor asap.

Question 10

is ventricular fibrillation a type of cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

V Fib: Yes this is a cardiac arrhythmia - but it is very dangerous and requires immediate attention !

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