Is sinus tachycardia serious? What should I do?
summary
Sinus tachycardia refers to the activation of sinus node more than 100 times / min. Sinus tachycardia is a common arrhythmia. At the beginning or end of sinus tachycardia, the heart rate will gradually increase and slow down. When the heart rate slightly increases, the cardiac output will increase, and the heart work efficiency will increase, but the patient may not have symptoms. When the heart rate is too fast, the patient may have palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, irritability and other symptoms, and even chest pain. Here is a detailed introduction to the causes of sinus tachycardia and treatment.
Is sinus tachycardia serious? What should I do?
1. The etiology of sinus tachycardia. Physiological factors, such as normal physical activity, emotional excitement, satiety, coffee, drinking, etc., can cause sympathetic excitement, thus speeding up the heartbeat; Pathological factors include heart failure, hyperthyroidism, acute myocardial infarction, shock, acute myocarditis and so on.
2. Symptoms of sinus tachycardia. Patients may have palpitations, or sweating, fatigue, dizziness, dizziness or primary disease; Sinus tachycardia may also lead to other arrhythmias or angina pectoris; Most patients with heart rhythm have strong heart sounds or symptoms of primary heart disease.
3. Treatment of sinus tachycardia. For patients caused by physiological or extracardiac factors, there is no need for special treatment, mainly for primary diseases; In the treatment of sinus tachycardia caused by non heart failure, drugs should be used to slow down the tachycardia; The treatment of acute myocardial infarction, clinical trial of small dose β Receptor blockers.
matters needing attention
Prevention of sinus tachycardia. It is the key to reduce the attack of sinus tachycardia to treat the primary disease actively and eliminate the inducement; The daily life has often, the diet is suitable, does not overwork; Proper physical exercise to prevent cold.
