Violations of rhythm of cardiac contractions in the regularity, frequency and source of rhythm is called arrhythmia.
In the normal human heart works without interruption and is reduced in the same rhythm.
However, heart rate can be violated. This can lead to heart disease. Today, doctors are divided on arrhythmia, bradycardia, tachycardia, atrial fibrillation and premature beats.
Reasons
Most people believe that arrhythmia occurs because of congenital heart defects, myocardial ischemia and hypertension. However, this view is mistaken. Arrhythmia occurs because of problems with the respiratory and nervous systems, pathologies of the digestive tract, intoxication with alcohol and nicotine. Also, the development of this pathology can cause problems with the thyroid and adrenal glands, infections and physical exertion.
Clinic
Patients with arrhythmias complain of General weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, pain in the heart area, which often give to the left shoulder and arm. So if you have any of these symptoms, you should seek help from a doctor.
Treatment
The treatment of this disease depends on the nature of the arrhythmia.
If arrhythmia should make the atropinovogo series, or potassium. In the amplification attacks, the patient must go to the hospital and inject Lidocaine. You should also identify the cause that triggered the arrhythmia and to be treated.
When the slow heart rhythm (bradycardia) should be taken vasodilator drugs. For example, Aminophylline, Trental Actovegin or. Prolonged bradycardia doctors recommend a pacemaker put in.
Treatment of tachycardia is receiving cardiac glycosides, beta-blockers, vitamins and sedatives.
In atrial fibrillation doctors prescribe anti-coagulants and potassium supplements. In severe cases, doctors may carry out defibrillation and electro therapy.
