Arrhythmia
The damage that occurs to the heart might affect the level of electric current in the heart and cause irregular heartbeat. Arrhythmia is a disturbance that causes the heartbeat to change. This condition can occur from several causes. The change of heartbeat might be too slow, too fast, irregular, or all of the above. Some cases might be considered severe. These symptoms can be treated by using oral medication. Surgery may also be needed in some cases. Some types of arrhythmia require a pacemaker. Life-threatening arrhythmia requires using defibrillation in order for the heart to beat normally again. Risk factors of heart disease Risk factors of heart disease that can be controlled Smoking Smoking can cause lung cancer, bronchitis, and emphysema. Smokers have two times the risk of having a heart attack and two to four more times the chance of dying from heart disease than non-smokers. Moreover, smoking can also be harmful to family members. Nicotine in the cigarette can cause the heart to work harder, increase the rate of heartbeat, and increase the blood pressure. Carbon monoxide in the smoke will attach to the hemoglobin in blood easier than oxygen. Therefore, the heart might not receive oxygen in the quantity as needed. Moreover, these chemicals can destroy the artery walls. Therefore, you should not smoke. Hypertension Hypertension can stimulate the process of fat accumulation in the artery walls to occur faster. The heart will work harder because it
