An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Arrythmias occur when the electrical impulses to the heart that coordinate heartbeats do not work properly, resulting in heartbeats being too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Arrhythmias 101is an introductory guide to heart rhythm disturbances, helping trainees understand, recognise, diagnose and manage arrhythmias.An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Arrythmias occur when the electrical impulses to the heart that coordinate heartbeats do not work properly, resulting in heartbeats being too fast, too slow or with an irregular rhythm. Arrhythmias 101is an introductory guide to heart rhythm disturbances, helping trainees understand, recognise, diagnose and manage arrhythmias.