an arrhythmia can be silent and not cause any symptoms. a doctor can detect an irregular heartbeat during a physical exam by taking your pulse or through an electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg). when symptoms of an arrhythmia occur they may include: palpitations (a feeling of skipped heart beats fluttering or "flip-flops"). pounding in your chest. dizziness or feeling light-headed. fainting. shortness of breath. chest discomfort. weakness or fatigue (feeling very tired).
what are the symptoms of arrhythmias?