10 Most Common Heart Conditions
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Condition #7: Arrhythmia
Our heart has a natural pacemaker that we are all born with. Its job is to release a steady rhythm of electrical signals that help to keep the heart beating at a steady rate. It also helps to adjust the heartbeat when more blood needs to be pumped around the body, such as when exercising.
If these electrical signals were somehow affected, then it would also affect the functioning of the heart. It can sometimes lead to a condition known as bradycardia, which is when the heart beats too slowly. It can also lead to tachycardia, which is when it beats too quickly, while it can also lead to arrhythmia, which is an irregular beat.
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