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Arrhythmia

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Different forms of cardiac arrhythmia shown in anElectrocardiogram

Arrhythmia(commonly calledirregular heartbeat) is the name for a number of conditions, where theheartbeatis not normal. It may be too fast (tachycardia); too slow (bradycardia); or the heart may not beat in its regular rhythm.

Artificial pacemakeris used to care arrhythmia.