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2. Premature ventricular contraction - Wikipedia

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   A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is a common event where the heartbeat is initiated by Purkinje fibers in the ventricles rather than by the sinoatrial node. PVCs may cause no symptoms or may be perceived as a "skipped beat" or felt as palpitations in the chest. PVCs do not usually pose any danger. [1]

3. Palpitations - Wikipedia

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   Palpitations occur when a person becomes aware of their heartbeat. The heartbeat may feel hard, fast, or uneven in their chest. [1] Symptoms include a very fast or irregular heartbeat. Palpitations are a sensory symptom. [1] They are often described as a skipped beat, a rapid flutter, or a pounding in the chest or neck. [1]

4. Arrhythmia - Wikipedia

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   Pacemakers are often used for slow heart rates. [6] Those with an irregular heartbeat are often treated with blood thinners to reduce the risk of complications. [6] Those who have severe symptoms from an arrhythmia or are medically unstable may receive urgent treatment with a controlled electric shock in the form of cardioversion or ...

5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that occurs due to a problem with the electrical activity of your heart. Types of arrhythmia include: ... Dilated cardiomyopathy is one of the main causes ...

6. Irregular heartbeat types, symptoms and causes - AOL

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   Don't panic, symptoms can be caused by stress, and most people who do have abnormal heart rhythms are able to live normal lives, but here's what to be aware of. Irregular heartbeat types, symptoms ...

7. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   AF is usually accompanied by symptoms related to a rapid heart rate. Rapid and irregular heart rates may be perceived as the sensation of the heart beating too fast, irregularly, or skipping beats (palpitations) or exercise intolerance and occasionally may produce anginal chest pain (if the high heart rate causes the heart's demand for oxygen ...

8. Premature heart beat - Wikipedia

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   Premature heart beats come in two different types: premature atrial contractions and premature ventricular contractions. Often they cause no symptoms but may present with fluttering in the chest or a skipped beat. They typically have no long term complications. They most often happen naturally but may be associated with caffeine, nicotine, or ...

9. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 75, Opens Up About Health After He ... - AOL

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   According to Dr. Russo, people can often experience AFib symptoms for a while before receiving a diagnosis.“People can have the sensation of an irregular heartbeat, or palpitations, heart racing ...