These could be the symptoms of tachycardia: Shortness of breath Rapid pulse rate Heart palpitations Lightheadedness Chest pain Fainting For some, no symptom exists but the presence of tachycardia is found out only during a physical examination or an electrocardiogram.DFDAFF
A few causes of tachycardia could be: Abnormal congenital electrical circuitry in the heart Anemia Damage to tissues of the heart Exercise Sudden stress and fright Side effects of medication Hyperthyroidism Excessive drinking of alcohol and caffeinated beverages High or low blood pressure Smoking Drugs like cocaine Imbalance of electrolytes
Tachycardia is diagnosed using the following methods: ... Physical examination Electrocardiogram (ECG) Electrophysiological test Cardiac imaging CT Scanning X-Ray Echocardiogram Coronary angiogram Tilt-table test Stress test
Treatments for tachycardia are designed to address not only the root cause of tachycardia, but also to prevent tachycardia in the future. Ythe specialist might recommend various modes of treatment including: .. Vagal maneuvers Vagal maneuvers have an impact on the vagus nerve that regulates the heartbeat. The maneuvers include actions like coughing, bearing down as if you're having a bowel movement and putting an ice pack on your face. Medication Treatment through medications involves the injection of an anti-arrhythmic medication to restore a normal heart rate. The doctor may administer a pill version of an anti-arrhythmic drug if you vagal maneuvers aren't effective. Cardioversion In this procedure, a shock is delivered to the heart through paddles, an automated external defibrillator (AED) or patches on the chest. The shocks help in restoring a normal rhythm.
To prevent Tachycardia, you have to: Follow a healthy lifestyle by reducing intake of caffeine, alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food Eat fibre-rich food Exercise regularly to maintain your weight, cholesterol and stress levels
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