Arrhythmia

Bradyarrhythmia

Bradyarrhythmia is characterized by an abnormally slow and irregular heartbeat, which means the person's resting heart rate is under 60 beats per minute (BPM), although some studies use a heart rate of less than 50 BPM. It typically does not cause symptoms until the rate drops below 40 bpm. When symptomatic, it may cause fatigue, weakness, dizziness, sweating, and at very low rates, fainting. It may be a warning sign of an underlying heart health issue or another serious health problem.
Bradyarrhythmia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body.
Symptoms

Slow heart rate

common

Irregular heartbeat

common

Dizziness

  • With exertion

common

Fainting

  • With exertion

common

Confusion

or Fatigue

Low blood pressure

Chest discomfort

  • Center of the chest

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

Abdominal pain

  • Nonspecific, non-focal

or Enlarged feet or ankle

  • In both feet or ankles

or Transient visual loss

or Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs

or Ringing in ears

  • Both ears, One ear

or Decreased urine

or High urine output

Risk factors

Heart failure

or History of coronary artery disease

or Abnormal heart muscle

or History of heart attack

or Myocardial infarction

or High blood pressure disease

or Valvular heart disease

or Congenital heart disease

Diabetes mellitus

or Underactive thyroid gland

or Breathing stops involuntarily during sleep

Family history of arrhythmia

or Family history of sudden cardiac death

Alcohol consumption

or Smoking

Treatment
The treatment of bradycardia is dependent on whether or not the person is stable or unstable. If oxygen saturations are low, supplemental oxygen should be provided
Recommended specialist

If you have Arrhythmia, then a visit to a cardiologist is recommended.

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