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About Arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Learn about the heart's structure and why abnormal heart rhythms may cause problems. Read more.
An arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia) refers to what is usually an irregular heartbeat. The heart rate can be fast, slow, or irregular, taking into consideration age and activity. For example, a newborn's heart beats much faster than a 5-year-old child's heart. A fast heart rate is called tachycardia. A slow heart rate is called bradycardia. Some irregular heartbeats are normal: Sinus arrhythmia is the normal variation in heart rate that accompanies breathing in and out.