Unusual Heart Activity
Heart Palpitations – Tachycardia
Heart Palpitation is the name used for the presence of a fluttering sensation or rapid beating in your chest. This is also known medically as tachycardia. These feelings indicate that you may potentially suffer from an abnormal heart rhythm.
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Slowed Heart Rate – Bradycardia
If you identify that your heart is beating slower than normal (medically known as bradycardia), this can also be a sign of heart disease, demonstrating that the heart is struggling to perform its normal functions. This can reduce the circulation in your body, leading to the circulatory issues discussed further on in this list.
Heart Arrhythmia
These two variations in your heartbeat are known as heart arrhythmia – the umbrella term for issues in heart rhythm. Heart arrhythmia is normally diagnosed via an ECG – electrocardiogram – which tracks your heart rate. In older people, problems with the heart’s functionality are more likely to stem from valvular heart disease, where one or more out of the four heart valves fail or dysfunction. In younger people, damage to the heart is more likely to be linked to a lifestyle choice.
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