Arrhythmia :
Arrhythmia is a heart disorder that involves irregular heartbeats or irregular rate of rhythms in the heart. The heart beats too quickly or too slowly. When the heart beats irregularly, it does not pump adequate blood to other body parts, which may result in damage to organs like the lungs and brain. Generally, arrhythmias are caused when there is a problem in the electrical conduction system of the heart, which is used to pump blood. When there are abnormal extra signals, blocked electrical signals, electrical signals passing in new or different pathways in the heart. It also causes alcohol, smoking, and certain medicines. Types of arrhythmia are tachycardia (fast heartbeat) and bradycardia (slow heartbeat). Symptoms of arrhythmias can be observed as heart palpitations, fainting, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, and sweating. A cardiologist or heart specialist will conduct an ECG test to monitor your heart rhythms. It also advises echocardiogram, coronary angiography, electrophysiology study, CT scan, MRI, and stress test. Treatment options for arrhythmia depend on the type and severity. The doctor prescribes medications, some lifestyle changes, therapies, and, if required surgery.