What is an Arrhythmia?
A cardiac arrhythmia is the medical term for an irregular heartbeat or abnormal heart rhythm.
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.
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
Fundraiser results in defibrillator donation
A FUNDRAISER in memory of a little girl who died of a cardiac arrest has raised enough money for a defibrillator to be installed in a school.
Read more [external link]NHS launches consultation on ICP contracts
The 12 week consultation will be from Friday August 3 to Friday October 26 and people can give their views on line or by post. NHS England will also hold engagement events during the consultation period to listen to stakeholders’ views.
Read more [external link]August Patient e-News 2018
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