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What is arrhythmia? Tips to manage it

The heart, nestled within our chest, embodies the essence of vitality. It's a well-known fact that a healthy heart is the key to a healthy life. Our hearts have their own rhythm, beating steadily as a dependable echo in the background of our lives. However, sometimes this reliable organ encounters a sudden hiccup known as arrhythmia, a disorder that impacts the typical beats of our heart.

Usually, our hearts thump in a regular, coordinated pattern. But arrhythmia induces irregularities in this drumming. It occurs when electrical impulses that direct and regulate heartbeats don't function properly. Sometimes, it beats too slow, leading to a condition called bradycardia, or too fast, manifesting as tachycardia. While it is normal for the heart to speed up during physical activity or slow down while resting or sleeping, persistent irregularities in your heart rate might indicate arrhythmia.

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