Symptoms of Arrhythmia

Many times people with an arrhythmia have no symptoms. People who may have an arrhythmia that is too slow may experience:

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Passing out (in severe cases)

People who may have an arrhythmia that is too fast may experience:

• Irregular or rapid pulse
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Passing out

If it originates from the bottom of the heart, a life-threatening situation can occur called "sudden cardiac death". This condition is very serious and requires emergency treatment.

Reviewed by: David Hartman, MSN, CRNP
Last updated: November 2005

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