Arrhythmia
• Abnormal electrical activity in the heart.
• The heart normally beats from electrical activity that originates from the upper chambers of the heart and then travels to the lower chambers of the heart. Normally this occurs resulting in a synchronized contraction of the heart muscle.
• Symptoms of an arrhythmia may include:
· palpitations (the sensation the heart is beating forcefully)
· a racing heart
· lightheadedness
· chest pressure
• Some people may be without any symptoms.
Posted on December 2, 2008
