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Different arrhythmias will have different symptoms or no symptoms at all. However, there are signs that are most common to most arrhythmias. If you regularly experience one or more of these symptoms, it's important to talk to your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Chest pain
Chest pain from arrhythmia will occur around the heart area. This is called angina pectoris and occurs when the blood vessels around the heart do not receive enough blood flow and oxygen. Arrhythmias are the result of a "malfunction" in the heart, which can often cause the heart to pump less blood and, therefore, less oxygen.
Faint
Fainting is a serious potential symptom of arrhythmia. It occurs when the brain does not get enough oxygen. An arrhythmia can affect how much oxygen the heart delivers to the body.
Dizziness
Dizziness is another symptom that can occur due to lack of oxygen in the brain, however, it is not as serious as fainting. You may feel like you are passing out, your body will feel heavy, your vision will be blurry or you will lose your balance. If symptoms last longer than 10 or 15 minutes, you should call a doctor immediately.
Pallor
Pallor is a symptom that occurs when the skin does not receive enough blood. The lack of blood in the blood vessels causes the skin to change color slightly. If pallor develops suddenly and affects most of the body, this is an alarming symptom.
Difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath is the feeling that you are not getting enough air. Because many arrhythmias cause the heart to not pump enough oxygen, you may feel like you are not breathing fast enough.
