Every year the event is being organized by the Arrhythmia Alliance (incorporating a team of patients, charities and professionals).
Also Read :Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - The Silent KillerSome unknown facts about Arrhythmia:1 out of 2 people experience syncope at least once in their lifetime.On an average about 39% of children and 30% of adults are misdiagnosed with epilepsy when they have the underlying, potentially fatal arrhythmia.Sudden cardiac death is the number one killer in the world.
What is Heart Arrhythmia?Heart Arrhythmia is a disorder affecting the rhythm of the heart beat.
In various cases heart arrhythmia can lead to death but if the disorder is diagnosed properly and early it can help the person to lead a healthy life.Major types of arrhythmia are:Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Atrial Fibrillation is one of the most common types of heart arrhythmia.
Under this condition the heart beats irregularly and faster than normal heart beat.Supraventricular Tachycardia: under this condition the episodes of abnormally fast heart rate are at rest.Bradycardia: in Bradycardia arrhythmia the heart beats more slowly as compared to the normal heartbeat rate.Heart Block: in this situation the heart beats very slowly in comparison to normal heart beat and thus lead people to collapse.Ventricular Fibrillation: ventricular fibrillation is a rare, rapid and disorganized heartbeat rhythm which immediately leads to loss of consciousness and thus sudden death if there is no immediate treatment provided.Also Read : You are never too young or too Healthy to have a Heart AttackSymptoms of Arrhythmia:There are certain cases where there are no symptoms of arrhythmia as at times it can be silent.
Some common symptoms of arrhythmia are mentioned below:Extreme level of tiredness or fatigueDizzinessLight- headednessNear fainting spells or faintingPounding or rapid heartbeatShortness of breathPain in the chestIn extreme cases, collapse and sudden cardiac arrest happensA doctor is able to detect an irregular heartbeat with the help of a physical examination.