Complications
... Certain arrhythmias may increase your risk of developing conditions including: Stroke. When your atrial chambers fibrillate, they''re unable to pump blood effectively. Stagnant blood in the atria can ...

Treatment
... If you''ve received a diagnosis of arrhythmia, treatment may or may not be necessary. Usually, it''s required only if the arrhythmia is causing significant symptoms or if it''s putting you at risk of ...

Self-care
... Many arrhythmias can be blamed on underlying heart disease, so your doctor may advise that, in addition to other treatments, you make lifestyle changes that will keep your heart as healthy as possible...