Some people have no symptoms of a heart arrhythmia. Other people with heart arrhythmias have noticeable symptoms, such as chest pain or fainting. Often a doctor will detect the arrhythmia during a routine physical examination. If you have a heart arrhythmia, you might notice a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) or a slower heartbeat (bradycardia). You may experience palpitations, which can feel like fluttering or pounding in your chest. Some people with atrial fibrillation get chest pain and have difficulty breathing. You may also experience dizziness or fainting (called syncope).
Some people have no symptoms of a heart arrhythmia. Other people
with heart arrhythmias have noticeable symptoms, such as chest pain
or fainting. Often a doctor will detect the arrhythmia during a
routine physical examination. If you have a...
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Dr. Douglas Severance answered:Some people have no symptoms of a heart arrhythmia. Other people with heart arrhythmias have noticeable symptoms, such as chest pain or fainting. Often a doctor will detect the arrhythmia during a routine physical examination. If you have a heart arrhythmia, you might notice a rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) or a slower heartbeat (bradycardia). You may experience palpitations, which can feel like fluttering or pounding in your chest. Some people with atrial fibrillation get chest pain and have difficulty breathing. You may also experience dizziness or fainting (called syncope).