Irregular heartbeat, otherwise called arrhythmia, can make the heartbeat too fast or too slow or not even. The types of irregular heartbeats are tachycardia (the heart beats too fast), atrial fibrillation (upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly), bradycardia (slow heart rate), atrial flutter (the right upper heart chamber beats irregularly), and ventricular fibrillation (lower chambers of the heart do not pump blood efficiently).
Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Higher Thyroid Hormone Levels
Thyroid hormones play an integral part in balancing the body's metabolism, affecting various organ systems, including the heart.
Torsades de Pointes - Etiology, Symptoms, and Management
Torsades de pointes manifests as an irregular heart rhythm, detectable in an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Commotio Cordis- Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Commotio cordis refers to irregular heartbeat rhythm and sudden death triggered by blunt trauma to the chest. Read the article to learn more about this entity.
