(I49.9) Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

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8 948 274 in individuals diagnosis cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified confirmed
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327 794 deaths with diagnosis cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
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4% mortality rate associated with the disease cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

Diagnosis cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 7.09% more likely than Men

4 157 141

Men receive the diagnosis cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

147 696 (3.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

180 098 (3.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified - Men and Women aged 75-79

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified - what does this mean

Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified is a disorder of the heart's electrical system that causes the heart to beat at an abnormal rate or rhythm. it can be caused by a variety of factors, including congenital heart defects, electrolyte imbalances, medication side effects, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. it can also occur as a result of damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack or other heart disease.

What happens during the disease - cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified is a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm. it can be caused by a variety of conditions, including structural heart disease, electrolyte imbalances, genetic factors, and certain medications. it can also be caused by damage to the heart muscle, such as that caused by a heart attack, or by problems with the electrical conduction system of the heart, such as that caused by a malfunctioning pacemaker. in some cases, the cause is unknown.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Obtain medical history and physical examination
  • Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Perform an echocardiogram (echo)
  • Perform a Holter monitor
  • Perform an electrophysiology study (EPS)
  • Perform a tilt table test
  • Perform a stress test
  • Perform a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
  • Perform a computed tomography (CT) scan
  • Perform a cardiac catheterization
  • Perform a blood test to measure electrolytes and other cardiac markers

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal of Treatment: To reduce symptoms associated with cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified.
  • Assessment of risk factors
  • Lifestyle modifications
  • Medication therapy
  • Cardiac ablation
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement
  • Pacemaker placement
  • Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
  • Stress testing
  • Electrophysiology study
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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified - Prevention

The best way to prevent cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified is to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and managing stress. additionally, it is important to get regular check-ups with a doctor and take any prescribed medications as directed.

Specified forms of the disease

(R20.0) Anaesthesia of skin
(R20.1) Hypoaesthesia of skin
(R20.2) Paraesthesia of skin
(R20.3) Hyperaesthesia
(R20.8) Other and unspecified disturbances of skin sensation