What's Diff Between Arrhythmia and Dysrhythmia?

As nouns the difference between arrhythmia and dysrhythmia is that arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat while dysrhythmia is a disturbance to an otherwise normal rhythm (especially of the heart).

What are the symptoms of arrhythmia and dysrhythmia?

Symptoms, Diagnosis and Monitoring of Arrhythmia
  • Fatigue or weakness.
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness.
  • Fainting or near-fainting spells.
  • Rapid heartbeat or pounding in the chest.
  • Shortness of breath and anxiety.
  • Chest pain or pressure.
  • In extreme cases, collapse and sudden cardiac arrest.

How is arrhythmia and dysrhythmia treated?

Cardioversion. If you have a certain type of arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation, your doctor may use cardioversion, which can be conducted as a procedure or by using medications. In the procedure, a shock is delivered to your heart through paddles or patches on your chest.

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