Abnormal heartbeats are medically known as heart arrhythmias and are a common cause of cardiovascular disease. An individual with a heart arrhythmia will experience symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, and syncope or fainting. Common heart arrhythmias include bradycardia, a racing heartbeat, and tachycardia, a fluttering in the chest. The beating can vary depending on the age of the individual, their health, and their environment.

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