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2. Premature atrial contraction - Wikipedia

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   The exact cause of PACs is unclear; while several predisposing conditions exist, single isolated PACs commonly occur in healthy young and elderly people. Elderly people that get PACs usually don't need any further attention besides follow-ups due to unclear evidence. [2] [3] PACs are often completely asymptomatic and may be noted only with ...

3. Irregular heartbeat types, symptoms and causes - AOL

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   Don't panic, symptoms can be caused by stress, and most people who do have abnormal heart rhythms are able to live normal lives, but here's what to be aware of. Irregular heartbeat types, symptoms ...

4. Arrhythmia - Wikipedia

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   Pacemakers are often used for slow heart rates. [6] Those with an irregular heartbeat are often treated with blood thinners to reduce the risk of complications. [6] Those who have severe symptoms from an arrhythmia or are medically unstable may receive urgent treatment with a controlled electric shock in the form of cardioversion or ...

5. Palpitations - Wikipedia

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   Palpitations are perceived abnormalities of the heartbeat characterized by awareness of cardiac muscle contractions in the chest, which is further characterized by the hard, fast and/or irregular beatings of the heart. [1] Symptoms include a rapid pulsation, an abnormally rapid or irregular beating of the heart. [1]

6. Normal Heart Rate for Elderly: What You Need to Know - AOL

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   From Our Partners: Your heart rate can be an important indicator of your overall health. As you grow older, it becomes more difficult to know what is “normal” and what is not.

7. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   AF is usually accompanied by symptoms related to a rapid heart rate. Rapid and irregular heart rates may be perceived as the sensation of the heart beating too fast, irregularly, or skipping beats (palpitations) or exercise intolerance and occasionally may produce anginal chest pain (if the high heart rate causes the heart's demand for oxygen ...