Heart rhythm disturbance is a fairly common occurrence, especially in elderly people. Usually this does not lead to anything good, but only carries a huge bunch of problems.
The norm is 60-80 uniform beats per minute, however, there are cases when the so-called extrasystoles interfere with the usual activity of the myocardium. What is it? So called unplanned contractions of the heart. Each healthy person has about 200 extrasystoles per day. But if this figure exceeds the norm, then you have a reason to start to worry.
Causes of extrasystoles
Extrasystoles are not a separate disease, it is only a consequence of malfunctions in the human body. Unplanned contractions of the heart can be of a functional or organic nature. In the first case, the appearance of extrasystole is not due to heart disease, but because of stress, gastrointestinal diseases (ulcers, gastritis, etc.), increased thyroid function, vegetovascular dystonia or osteochondrosis.
In the second case, everything is exactly the opposite, everything happens precisely because of some kind of heart disease. Usually, this type of extraordinary contraction of the muscular organ manifests itself in the elderly (from 50 years old). This is the classification of extrasystoles by the nature of the occurrence.
Symptoms
Every person suffering from a heart rhythm disorder may experience symptoms differently. Someone does not feel anything at all, and some, on the contrary, constantly complain of sudden shocks, not like a normal heartbeat. But at the same time, many of the patients do not notice constantly recurring extrasystoles that this is an unplanned contraction of the heart, they most often do not know.
Symptoms in violation of the rhythm of the heartbeat:
- severe dizziness, heaviness, and discomfort (many patients say they feel like the heart is turning over) in the pericardial region;
- some people feel intense fear and lack of air.
Diagnosis of extrasystoles
At the moment, there are several ways with which you can diagnose extrasystoles. What are these methods, read below.
Some patients can independently recognize a heart rhythm disorder. The muscular organ, as it were, freezes for a short time, ripple in the epigastric region can be felt . However, as mentioned above, not all patients show symptoms.
In any case, you will have to make a cardiogram, it is from its records that your doctor will be able to determine whether you have an increased amount of extrasystoles per day. Also, it will be useful for you to conduct a comprehensive examination, because most often a violation of the heart rhythm is only a consequence of something more serious.
Are extrasystoles dangerous? Many people ask such a question, but few know the answer to it. Some people prefer to ignore the constant manifestation of cardiac arrhythmias, believing that this is not surprising and terrible. Unfortunately, this is not so. Neglecting treatment can lead to inadequate supply of blood to the brain. As a result, you will have even more serious problems than before. Do not independently treat constantly recurring extrasystoles. What is it and what should you do if you have a heart rhythm disorder, let a specialist tell you better.