US Medical Term · conditions
Arrhythmia
Arritmia
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Arrhythmia |
| Spanish (Español) | Arritmia |
| Chinese (中文) | 心律不整 |
| Korean (한국어) | 부정맥 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Loạn nhịp tim |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Arrhythmia |
| Portuguese (Português) | Arritmia cardíaca |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ภาวะหัวใจเต้นผิดจังหวะ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 不整脈 |
What it means
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. The heart's electrical system normally keeps the heart beating in a steady rhythm. When the electrical signals are disrupted, the heart may not pump blood efficiently. Some arrhythmias are harmless, while others can be life-threatening. Symptoms include palpitations, fluttering in the chest, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath. Common types include atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and bradycardia. Treatment depends on the type and severity and may include medications, lifestyle changes, cardioversion, ablation, or an implantable device such as a pacemaker.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I feel my heart skipping beats sometimes and my doctor said it might be an arrhythmia.
A veces siento que mi corazón salta latidos y mi médico dijo que podría ser una arritmia.
I wore a heart monitor for two weeks and my doctor said it showed an arrhythmia.
Usé un monitor cardíaco durante dos semanas y mi médico dijo que mostró una arritmia.
Can you explain what treatment options are available for my type of arrhythmia?
¿Puede explicarme qué opciones de tratamiento están disponibles para mi tipo de arritmia?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
I49 Other cardiac arrhythmiasRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026