Which are life-threatening arrhythmias?
Are You Living With a life threatening Arrhythmia? Heart Arrhythmia. As mentioned, there are many different types of arrhythmias, each with their own symptoms and complications. Risk Factors. Many things increase your risk for arrhythmia, including your age and gender. … Signs and Symptoms. … Arrhythmia Prevention. …
How to approach arrhythmia?
Your doctor may ask:When did you first begin experiencing symptoms?Have your symptoms been continuous, or do they come and go?How severe are your symptoms?Does anything seem to improve your symptoms?What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms?Is there a family history of arrhythmia?
What are the 5 lethal cardiac rhythms?
Ventricular fibrillation (death)ElectroMotive Disassociation (no pulse)Pulseless ventricular tachycardia3rd degree heart block (easily goes to asystole)Asystole as a rhythm (1:100 are ever resuscitated)
Who is at risk? There are many different risk factors for abnormal heart rhythms. One of the largest is other heart disease, including coronary artery disease. The risk of arrhythmia increases with age, and other health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and electrolyte imbalances may contribute to an arrhythmia as well.
