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Information & Advice For Arrhythmia Patients

Accurate, medically-approved information for patients from the Arrhythmia Alliance. Please follow the links below for a wealth of information on heart rhythm disorders and the activities of the world's leading heart rhythm charity.

What is an Arrhythmia?

A cardiac arrhythmia is the medical term for an irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm.

Types of Arrhythmia

Arrhythmias can be categorised in many different ways. Find out more here.

Diagnosis

Routine manual pulse checks can detect many arrhythmias for diagnostic testing.

Treatments

Treatment will depend on the type, severity and cause of the arrhythmia diagnosed.

Patient Stories

Your words can support and reassure patients on the road through treatment.

Videos

Videos regarding arrhythmias. From patients sharing their stories to specialists offering expert insight into heart rhythm conditions.

News & updates

Cardiac Rhythm News- October 13

Cardiac Rhythm News - October 13

Smartphone and tablet apps launched for patients with heart rhythm disorder

New novel smartphone and tablet apps for patients with atrial fibrillation and healthcare professionals have been launched by heart experts in collaboration with the University of Birmingham.

Patient Interview

“Life is not over, it’s just a different way of living.” -Patricia- What better way to learn then from a patient. Today we share with you Patricia speaking about CPVT. Patricia’s interview took place at a patient day hosted by Arrhythmia Alliance. This is in real time, no edits - just words from a patient. Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a condition characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). As the heart rate increases in response to physical activity or emotional stress, it can trigger an abnormally fast and irregular heartbeat called ventricular tachycardia. Episodes of ventricular tachycardia can cause light-headedness, dizziness, and fainting (syncope).