See also: Pisgah National Forest; Asheville; Biltmore Forest School; Biltmore Industries George Washington Vanderbilt, inheritor of part of the huge Vanderbilt fortune accrued by his grandfather, steamship and railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, first visited Asheville in 1889 for health reasons.
An arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah) is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. A heartbeat that is too fast is called tachycardia (TAK-ih-KAR-de-ah). A heartbeat that is too slow is called bradycardia (bray-de-KAR-de-ah). Most arrhythmias are harmless, but some can be serious or even life threatening. During an arrhythmia, the heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the body. Lack of blood flow can damage the brain, heart, and other organs.
It is important that you consult with your doctor first to establish the cause of your slow heart rate. Many people can understand why you would experience a rapid heart rate during anxiety, but the reason behind a slow heart rate is not very clear.What makes a slow heart rate even scarier is the fact that it may cause you to faint which will only add to your embarrassment.When this happens it is known as vasovagal syncope. A more commonly used name is emotional fainting.t the same time your vagus nerve can become exited and then slow down your heart rate to induce a slow heart rate or bradycardia. Usually this is accompanied by a drop in your blood pressure (hypotension). Together these two events can cause you to faint, especially if you are in an upright position.