An arrhythmia (pronounced as “uh-RITH-me-uh”) is an irregular heartbeat. This means your heart is out of its usual rhythm. About 1.5%-5% of people have arrhythmias. It may feel like your heart skipped ...

Arrhythmia and dysrhythmia are terms that both describe an abnormal heart rate or rhythm, with arrhythmia being the more commonly used term. An abnormal heart rate can be either faster (tachycardia) ...

Medications for arrhythmia include antiarrhythmic drugs that restore the heart’s normal rhythm by affecting the heart’s electrical current. Calcium channel blockers can help manage arrhythmia, angina, ...

If left untreated, certain arrhythmias can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Arrhythmia management techniques include making lifestyle changes and taking prescribed medications.