What Is Arrhythmia?
4. Bradycardia
Another variety of arrhythmia is bradycardia, which means that the heart is pumping more slowly than usual. In many cases, bradycardia is simply down to the patient being particularly fit, meaning their heart will be very efficient. Another potential cause is that the electrical impulses in the heart can be blocked.
Depending on the cause, bradycardia will mean that the blood is not being pumped around the body as well as it should be. This can, in turn, mean that the body is not getting the supply of oxygen and nutrients that it needs. The symptoms of bradycardia can vary, and the condition will be dangerous in some cases.
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