Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Cardiac Arrhythmia: symptoms and consequences

Fatigue or feeling the heart accelerated... so has happened you ever? In the majority of cases they do not have excessive importance to our health, but in others, drift in heart to take into account problems. We invite you to expand more information about cardiac arrhythmia.


Cardiac Arrhythmia: symptoms and consequences

1- What is a cardiac arrhythmia?

I am sure that once have done you an electrocardiogram. In it, we see the graphical representation of the electrical activity in our hearts, there where a specialist can see how is the duration of the cardiac cycle and the way our electricity network in this organ works. We can say that cardiac arrhythmia is a mild - or serious - alteration of its rhythm and its pumping, something to lose its effectiveness.

2- Types of arrhythmia:

1. Sinus bradycardia. Here the heart rate tends to be more short and is usually not very serious. Sometimes it is due to effects of some medicines.
2. The ventricular fibrillation. In this arrhythmia the electrical activity of the heart is not anything adequate and very dangerous, a complete alteration that requires medical intervention. As curiosity we have to tell you that the typical attacks are suffering at times young people while practicing sport, ending many times in an inevitable death. It's sad and serious. The only symptom control is to have a genetic or family history that also suffered from it.
3. Congenital long QT syndrome. It is a hereditary disease, where we suffer short and sudden tachycardia which, suddenly lose knowledge.
4. Atrial fibrillation. We could say that 50 percent of patients with this type of cardiac arrhythmia can pass from a normal state to suffer a violent arrhythmia, where there are hardly any symptoms that allow us to predict the attack suddenly. The only solution would be the application of a pacemaker.
5. The paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (TPSV). It is usual to appear after intense exercise. Arrhythmia lasts from a few minutes to several hours, then disappear. It is accompanied with severe chest pain and injury can be identified already since childhood, since it is an abnormality of the heart. Hence the importance of making us regular check-ups.

3- Symptoms of a cardiac arrhythmia:

Takes note of the symptoms that we have to take into account to find out if that happens we may be a cardiac arrhythmia. But above all, keep in mind that any symptom, however small, that is, you must put it in evidence from your doctor:

Palpitations: obviously it is the most common. You can reach after an effort or even at rest without you know very well why. But eye, sometimes you can not notice it only in the heart, but also in the neck. It is important to know it.
Dizziness: very common after an effort. First notes an acceleration of your heart, then losing consciousness or make you dizzy.
Dyspnea or fatigue: you lack the air after making an effort, even if it is very small. You are forced to sit because you feel a cold sweat and exhaustion. The head turns you and feel that strong pumping in your chest - or your neck-. It is something serious, remember to always put it to the attention of your physician.
Heart failure: this is very serious. For it is likely that you should be admitted, because basically, you will feel that you can breathe and feeling that something happens. You're on the verge of collapse and need immediate help.
Syncope: it happens when not enough blood gets to the brain, and we immediately faint. You can recover quickly after, do not give it much importance. But remember: all fainting has an origin that you should inform your doctor. No matter if you then recover you and you are well.


Cardiac Arrhythmia: symptoms and consequences

4- Guidelines for taking care of your heart health:

We know that on many occasions much of these heart problems are due to hereditary genetic factors or even injuries with which we are born. But we must also bear in mind that 60% of cases of deaths due to heart problems may be prevented by maintaining a good quality of life. Follow these tips...

1. Be careful of your weight:

Try to always maintain a proper weight, preventing obesity.

2. Keep a balanced diet:

Know them, perfect blue fish, lean meats, nuts, fatty acid omega 3 and 6, olive oil, fruits, vegetables...

3. Take care of your cholesterol:

It is basic, you know there's nothing worse than a high rate of cholesterol to damage veins and arteries.

4. Sleep well:

Between 7 and 8 hours, it is ideal for your health.

5. Exercise moderate but continuous:

Salt to walk every day, to run, go by bike... that way your arteries will achieve greater and better expansion. In the same way your blood pressure decrease.


Cardiac Arrhythmia: symptoms and consequences

6. Reduce your stress and anxiety levels:

Take care of your emotional life, reduces your pressures, your worries... say yes to a healthy lifestyle where to enjoy small things, your friends and your family. Your heart will thank you!
Try these easy and useful homemade tips.your comments will highly appreciated.

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