Arrhythmia: Does your heart suddenly stop beating? Know which disease causes this?

Signs of an irregular heartbeat: A rapid or slow heartbeat can be dangerous for our health. Let us explain how dangerous it can be if the heart stops beating.

 

 

What is arrhythmia?

 

Emergency Symptoms Of Heart Arrhythmia: Have you felt your heart beating fast, fluttering, or suddenly skipping a beat without any reason? Sometimes this can happen due to stress, excess caffeine, or excitement, but if this problem is happening repeatedly, then taking it lightly can be dangerous. Often, people ignore these irregular heartbeats, thinking them to be minor, whereas these can also be the initial signs of a heart problem called arrhythmia.

Arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. This affects blood flow, oxygen supply, and heart health. Recognizing these symptoms early can prevent serious complications and allow for appropriate treatment.

What do experts say?

Dr. Aparna Jaiswal, Director, Cardiologist, and Electrophysiologist at Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, shared a video on social media regarding this. According to her, the heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. However, when the heart rate drops below 60 or exceeds 100 without any reason, or if the heart rate is irregular, it is called arrhythmia. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor.    

 

 

Symptoms of arrhythmia?

According to Mayoclinic, an online health information website, sometimes heart arrhythmias don't show any obvious symptoms, and the heart rhythm disturbance is detected during a health checkup for some other reason. However, some people start to notice its symptoms, such as fluttering in the chest, loud or sudden palpitations, a very fast or very slow heartbeat, chest pain, or shortness of breath. This can be accompanied by feelings of nervousness, extreme fatigue, dizziness or lightheadedness, excessive sweating, and sometimes even a feeling of fainting. Instead of ignoring such symptoms, it is important to consult a doctor in time.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

According to Mayoclinic, if you feel your heart beating too fast or too slow, or if you experience frequent skipped beats, you should schedule a health checkup without delay. In such cases, you may be advised to see a cardiologist, a heart specialist. If you experience severe chest pain, sudden difficulty breathing, or fainting, do not ignore it and seek emergency medical attention immediately.