Firstly, what is a heart arrhythmia? It is a change in your heartbeat’s rhythm. It may beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. These changes may sometimes be brought on by vigorous exercise, or even by shock or alarm. But when they occur often, you should realize they are serious and look into the matter. If you experience symptoms like chest pain, passing out, tiredness or light-headedness, palpitations (or a rapid thumping in the chest), or shortness of breath, do see a doctor.

Arrhythmia can be caused by many kinds of heart disease, sometimes coronary disease might be a trigger, due to its production of scar tissue in the heart. This scar tissue affects the transmission of signals, which are responsible for controlling the rhythms of the heart. However, some people are born with arrhythmias, thus the condition is known as a congenital one.

Atherosclerosis can also cause heart arrhythmias, and it can also be caused by other conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. People who have high levels of stress, have high intakes of alcohol, caffeine and smoke regularly also are at greater risk for affecting their heart’s natural beating pattern.