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Abnormal heart rhythms
Abnormal heart rhythm is a condition in which a person has an abnormal heartbeat pattern, as detected by an EKG (electrocardiogram) of the heart. Some abnormal rhythms run in families (hereditary abnormal rhythms). Some abnormal rhythms are not dangerous, while others can cause fainting or even death.
Is a type of:Heart diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Chest
A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
Condition
Heart block
Condition
Atrioventricular block
Condition
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Condition
Tachyarrhythmia
Condition
Wolff-parkinson-white syndrome
Condition
Atrial flutter
Condition
Long QT syndrome
Condition
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