Tachycardia is an extremely rapid heartrhythm (more than 90 Udines). Separately it is worth noting that tachycardia is both completely independent disease, and the manifestation of certain pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
Tachycardia: what is it?
Strangely enough, but tachycardia caneven a completely healthy person. This happens, for example, with a strong physical load, with frequent stress and anxiety. In this case, rapid heart rate is associated with the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream and, in principle, is considered the norm. But besides this, it can be a manifestation of certain diseases (pathology of the thyroid gland, pulmonary insufficiency).
What is dangerous for tachycardia? Specialists 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.
There are the following types of tachycardia:
- Sinus. It is a consequence of certain external factors. It is necessary to treat exactly what tachycardia causes.
- Nadzheludochkovaya. It is noted both 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 a lot of reasons, because of which the heart beats more often. In general, the following are distinguished:
- physical exercise;
- the effect of toxins (nicotine, alcohol);
- pathologies of the thyroid gland;
- influence of some medicines;
- various diseases of the blood and respiratory organs;
- heart defects;
- neurosis, severe depression.
Tachycardia: what is it and what is its symptomatology?
The disease is manifested by the fact that the contractions of the heart muscles become more frequent up to 100 U.d. The heart rhythm remains normal. Allocate the following symptoms:
- increased heart rate;
- general weakness;
- dizziness;
- a sense of panic and lack of air.
Tachycardia: what is it and what is the treatment?
Quite often people simply do not pay attentionon some alarming symptoms, writing off everything for the image and rhythm of life. So it may take a few years before an understanding of the seriousness of what is happening comes. Many, for the first time faced with the disease, do not know what to do. For tachycardia, first of all, it is necessary to consult a cardiologist. Especially if there are frequent seizures.
The very treatment of heart palpitations is directedon its elimination and improvement of the general well-being of the patient. With strongly expressed tachycardia with seizures, the question of conducting surgical intervention - radiofrequency ablation - is often raised. This modern method of treatment allows you to get rid of arrhythmia and save money, because the purchase of expensive drugs is no longer necessary.
When ventricular tachycardia specialists tryclearly assess the risk of death of the patient. At high risk, cardiologists offer implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator. The device removes tachycardia, and when the heart stops, the current discharge starts it. Statistics show that in 14 patients such a defibrillator worked more than once, thereby saving their lives.
