Do I Have A Heart Arrhythmia?

Do you feel a fluttering in your chest, a racing heartbeat, a slow heartbeat or pounding in your chest?

Do you have a chest pain or pressure?

Do you have a shortness of breath and anxiety?

Do you feel fatigue and weakness or get tired easily during physical activity?

Do you often feel lightheadedness or dizziness?

Have you ever fainted or feel like you are going to faint?

Do you feel confused or have trouble concentrating?

Do you sweat profusely?

Do you have a lot of stress in your everyday life?

Do you use often over-the-counter cough and cold medicines?

Are you a smoker?

Do you have a daily caffeine intake over 400 milligrams (which is approximately the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks)?

Do you drink alcohol daily, more than 2 drinks per day if you are a man and more than one drink per day if you are a woman?

Do you use stimulant drugs, such as cocaine or amphetamines?

Do you have a family history of heart arrhythmia?

Do you have any of the following health conditions: high blood pressure or any kind of heart problems, an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, diabetes or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a heart arrhythmia. Heart arrhythmia is a health condition in which there is a problem with your heart rhythm; your heartbeats are irregular, too fast, or too slow. Lots of heart arrhythmias are harmless, but there are some that can cause severe and potentially life-threatening complications. In some cases, arrhythmias may not cause any signs or symptoms and may be detected during a routine medical examination. The key to preventing heart arrhythmias is to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle and you can ask your doctor about this at your next appointment.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a heart arrhythmia. Heart arrhythmia represents a problem with your heart rhythm. The electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeat are not working properly so your heart beat irregularly, too fast or too slow. If you have an arrhythmia, it does not necessarily mean that you have a serious problem, yet some type of arrhythmia can cause severe complications. Please make an appointment whit your doctor for the assessment of your symptoms. When an arrhythmia is diagnosed early, your treatment can be more effective. Your doctor may refer you to a cardiologist (heart disease specialist) if needed.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a heart arrhythmia. Heart arrhythmia refers to a problem with your heart rhythm, which means that your heart rate is too slow, too fast or irregular. When your heart does not beat properly, it cannot efficiently pump blood to the lungs, brain and other parts of your body, which can cause serious damage to these organs. Heart arrhythmias may or may not need to be treated depending on their severity and potential risk of arrhythmia complications. If you experience fainting, shortness of breath or chest pain, you need urgent medical attention, call 911 immediately.