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