10 Symptoms of Rhabdomyolysis
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Irregular Heartbeat
Irregular heartbeat is also known as heart arrhythmia. Arrhythmias can cause palpitations, light-headedness, breathlessness, chest pain, and fainting. While most arrhythmias are not serious, some can result in stroke, heart failure, and cardiac arrest. Arrhythmias can be categorized into four main types: supraventricular tachycardias, extra beats, bradyarrhythmias, and ventricular arrhythmias.
In rhabdomyolysis, the damaged muscles release components causing electrolyte disturbances that can lead to arrhythmias.
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