Tachycardia is an extremely rapid heart rate (more than 90 beats. \ Min). Separately, it is worth noting that tachycardia is both a completely independent disease and a manifestation of certain pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
Tachycardia: what is it?
Oddly enough, but tachycardia can occur even in a completely healthy person. This happens, for example, with strong physical exertion, with frequent stresses and unrest. In this case, a rapid heartbeat is associated with the release of adrenaline into the blood and, in principle, is considered the norm. But in addition to this, it can also be a manifestation of certain diseases (thyroid pathology, pulmonary insufficiency).
What is dangerous tachycardia? Experts explain that prolonged arrhythmia, sooner or later, can lead to the development of serious heart failure. With such frequent strokes, the heart simply wears out.
The following types of tachycardia are distinguished:
- Sinus It is a consequence of certain external factors. Here it is necessary to treat exactly what causes tachycardia.
- Supraventricular. Marked as an independent disease, and as a consequence of other pathologies. In this case, a frequent rhythm is formed at the level of the atria.
- Ventricular. The source of arrhythmia is located in the ventricles of the heart.
Tachycardia: what is it and what are the causes of its occurrence?
Experts can name many reasons why a heart beats more often. The following are mainly distinguished:
- physical exercise;
- the effect of toxins (nicotine, alcohol);
- thyroid pathology;
- the effect of certain medications;
- various diseases of the blood and respiratory organs;
- heart defects;
- neurosis, severe depression.
Tachycardia: what is it and what are its symptoms?
The disease manifests itself in the fact that contractions of the muscles of the heart become more frequent up to 100 beats. \ Min. The heart rate remains normal. The following symptoms are distinguished:
- heart palpitations;
- general weakness;
- dizziness;
- feeling of panic and lack of air.
Tachycardia: what is it and what is the treatment?
Quite often, people simply do not pay attention to some disturbing symptoms, attributing everything to the way and rhythm of life. It may take several years before an understanding of the seriousness of what is happening comes. Many, having first encountered a disease, do not know what to do. With tachycardia, it is first necessary to consult a cardiologist. Especially if frequent attacks are observed.
The very treatment of heart palpitations is aimed at eliminating it and improving the overall well-being of the patient. With severe tachycardia with seizures, the question often arises of conducting surgical intervention -
radiofrequency ablation. This modern treatment method allows you to get rid of arrhythmias and save finances, since there is no longer a need to buy expensive drugs.
With ventricular tachycardia, specialists try to clearly assess the risk of death of the patient. At high risks, cardiologists offer implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator. The device removes tachycardia, and when the heart stops, a current discharge starts it. Statistics show that in 1 \ 4 patients, such a defibrillator worked more than once, thereby saving their life.