For those that don’t know anything about Arrhythmia, here is some general background information!!

When we use the word ‘Arrhythmia’, it stands for “irregular heartbeat”.
Arrhythmia can be categorized into:
– Tachycardia: A fast heartbeat, usually over 100 beats per minute
– Bradycardia: A slow heartbeat, usually lower than 60 beats per minute
– Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Heart palpitations, high blood pressure, can be also caused by intense workouts

The Causes of Tachycardia:
  • Problems with your heart’s electrical signal
  • Side effects from medications
  • Overactive thyroid gland
  • Heart attack
The Symptoms of Tachycardia: 
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Chest Pain
  • Palpitations
The Causes of Bradycardia:
  • Heart attack or heart diseases
  • Old age (usually over 65 years old)
  • Imbalance of electrolytes 
  • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
  • Medications’ side effect
  • Problem with your heart’s signal
The Symptoms of Bradycardia:
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness/fatigue
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of Breath
The Causes of Atrial Fibrillation:
  • Congenital heart defect
  • Heart attack
  • High Blood Pressure 
  • Lung diseases (e.g pneumonia)
  • Overactive Thyroid 
  • Narrow or blocked arteries
  • Intense workouts/exercises 
The Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation:
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Chest Pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue and lightheadedness
  • Weakness
  • Shortness of Breath

(Johnson & Johnson, 2024)

Citations:
Tachycardia. healthdirect. (2023, June 7). https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/article/tachycardia
Bradycardia. healthdirect. (n.d.). https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/article/bradycardia
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2024, March 8). Atrial fibrillation. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/symptoms-causes/syc-20350624
Sweeney, E. (2024, September 18). 5 things we now know about atrial fibrillation. JNJ.com. https://www.jnj.com/innovation/5-things-we-now-know-about-atrial-fibrillation