Heart Rhythm Disorders (cont.)
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- Heart Rhythm Disorders Overview
- Heart Rhythm Disorders Causes
- Heart Rhythm Disorders Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Heart Rhythm Disorders Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Outlook
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Heart Rhythm Disorders Symptoms
Many arrhythmias cause no or minimal symptoms. Other people, however, can actually feel the arrhythmia when it happens.
Common symptoms include the following:
- Palpitations, feeling "skipped beats"
- Thumping or fluttering in the chest
- Sensation of the heart racing
- Feeling faint or tired
- Light-headedness or passing out (syncope)
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain or discomfort
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