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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.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Heart diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Chest

Types of

Slow heart rate
A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
Condition
Heart block
Condition
Atrioventricular block
Condition
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Condition
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Symptoms

Slow heart rate
Dizziness
Chest pain
Breathing difficulty
Collapse
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Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Prolonged bed rest
Cigarette smoking
Asbestos exposure

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Abnormal heart rhythms
Amiodarone
4.1
51 reviews
Sotalol
3.9
28 reviews
Propafenone
3.5
21 reviews
Atenolol
3.4
25 reviews
Magnesium sulfate
3.4
21 reviews
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Abnormal heart rhythms

Surgery

Cardioversion
4.0
43 reviews
Cardiac pacing
3.8
21 reviews
Radiofrequency ablation

Medical devices

Pacemaker
Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Automated external defibrillator
Wearable cardioverter defibrillator
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Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

Thyroid blood tests
Cardiac enzymes
Basic metabolic panel
Electrocardiogram
Tilt table test

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What?Is the diagnostic workup of an ?Abnormal heart rhythm?

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Why is an electrical shock delivered to correct abnormal heart rhythm?

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What is the name of an electrical shock delivered to the heart to correct abnormal heart rhythms?

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Which non-invasive treatments can be used to treat abnormal heart rhythms?

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Digitalis cure? Does digitalis cure abnormal heart rhythms or just treat it?

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Are there any free holter monitors for 24 hours or purchasable online just to see if i ever have an abnormal heart rhythm?

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Can you have an abnormal heart rhythm only at certain times and other times its normal? My Apple Watch says sinus rhythm

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