6 ways your heart can get out of rhythm.

Your heart relies on electrical impulses to keep it beating at a steady pace. Problems with this electrical system can cause abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias. The defective impulses may cause the heart to beat too slowly or too fast, or to beat in a disorganized and chaotic manner. Some of these different types of arrhythmias can be incredibly dangerous if not properly treated, while others may be annoying but are not life-threatening.

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