Rapid heartbeat
Rapid heartbeat has a medical name – tachycardia. Tachycardia can occur with emotional stress, physical exertion or in the case of organic heart damage. This phenomenon is characterized by an increase in the heart rate.
CAUSES OF PALPITATIONS
Many factors can cause a tachycardia attack:
The presence of purulent infections and anemia.
Oncological diseases, namely a malignant tumor.
Disorders in the endocrine system of the body.
Some heart diseases.
Lack of magnesium and calcium in the diet.
Fatness.
Mental and physical fatigue.
Stressful situation.
Abuse of alcohol, energy drinks, tea and coffee.
The use of certain medications.
Sleep disorders.
During pregnancy, heart palpitations may also occur, they are provoked:
Enhanced metabolism.
Increase in body weight.
Iron deficiency anemia.
Increases in BCC and the effect of progesterone.
TYPES OF PALPITATIONS
Tachycardia is divided into two types:
Sinus, manifests itself with emotional stress or physical exertion.
Paroxysmal, manifested in organic lesions of the heart.
Symptoms of palpitations
Psychoemotional or physical overstrain can provoke sinus tachycardia. The main symptom of the disease is an increase in the number of heartbeats up to 100 per minute. This type of tachycardia, as a rule, does not need medical treatment, since its symptoms go away on their own.
Paroxysmal tachycardia has its own symptoms:
Weakness.
Dyspnea.
Dizziness.
Pain in the heart area.
The rapid heartbeat begins with a sharp jolt and unexpectedly.
Increased heart rate after eating is a symptom that is characteristic of obese people. Moreover, the attack can be not only after eating, but also during a meal.
DIAGNOSIS OF PALPITATIONS
The diagnostic program for tachycardia is carried out in order to identify the causes that led to its manifestation, as well as to differentiate ectopic and sinus tachycardia.
The leading role in determining the frequency and rhythmicity of contractions, as well as in differential diagnosis, is played by such a type of research as an ECG.
Such types of studies as ECHOCG and MRI of the heart will reveal intracardiac pathologies that cause pathological tachycardia.
They may also prescribe daily ECG monitoring by Holter. This highly informative and absolutely safe type of study helps to identify and analyze all types of cardiac arrhythmias under the condition of normal motor activity of the patient.
Among additional examinations for palpitations, TSH tests, a general blood test, an EEG of the brain can be prescribed in order to exclude diseases of the hematopoietic system, pathological activity of the central nervous system, as well as endocrine disorders.
TREATMENT OF PALPITATIONS
Since tachycardia can have various causes, the main task in its treatment is to establish whether it is a consequence of heart disease or whether it is a compensatory reaction of the body. Only after the paroxysmal type of tachycardia is confirmed, appropriate treatment is prescribed.
Tachycardia attacks have an extremely negative effect on both the physical and emotional state of patients, therefore, medications that lower the heart rate are prescribed for their relief.
If at the time of the development of a tachycardia attack it is not possible to take a medication to reduce the heart rate, you can use several effective distracting techniques.
Perform a heart massage from the carotid artery area.
Cause vomiting.
Clear your throat as much as possible.
Take a few deep breaths with a breath delay.
Tighten the abdominal and limb muscles for a few seconds.
