What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
5. What Is an Arrhythmia?
An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. Most often, an irregular heartbeat occurs in the heart’s upper chambers. Severe mitral valve deformation or regurgitation can lead to arrhythmias. This irregularity can have a further impact on the flow of blood between chambers.
Arrhythmias are often not seriously life-threatening, but they can be uncomfortable. People with an irregular heartbeat may feel like their heart is racing, beating exceptionally slow or skipping a beat. Though rare, the condition can become serious in a person with a weak heart.
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