arrhythmia
noun
ar·rhyth·mia
ā-ˈrit͟h-mē-ə 
: an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force
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Ongoing Heart Monitoring and Management If you are diagnosed with a heart condition, such as heart valve disease, heart failure, or an arrhythmia, follow it closely with your cardiologist (a doctor specializing in heart disorders).
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Irregular heart rhythms: Medically known as arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats can sometimes cause the heart to work less effectively, potentially leading to heart failure.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Symptoms differ depending on the nutrient but generally include loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), muscle weakness, kidney failure, and even death in severe cases.8136912
Toxicity from food sources alone is rare.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Irregular heart rhythms: Medically known as arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats can sometimes cause the heart to work less effectively, potentially leading to heart failure.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Symptoms differ depending on the nutrient but generally include loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), muscle weakness, kidney failure, and even death in severe cases.8136912
Toxicity from food sources alone is rare.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Arrhythmia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrhythmia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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arrhythmia
noun
ar·rhyth·mia
ā-ˈrit͟h-mē-ə
: an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force
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