Cardiac arrhythmia is curable, but should be treated as soon as the first symptoms appear to avoid possible complications caused by the disease, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiogenic shock and death. See when arrhythmia can be severe.
Treatment of cardiac arrhythmia will depend on the severity of your symptoms, whether or not they are associated with other heart disease and the type of arrhythmia, which may include:
- Arrhythmia is a change in heart rate.
- Which makes the heartbeat faster.
- Slower.
- Or even stops the heart.
- Resulting in symptoms such as fatigue.
- Chest pain.
- Paleness.
- Cold sweats and shortness of breath.
- Learn how to identify cardiac arrhythmias.
Treatment options vary depending on the symptoms presented, with the following most common behaviors:
Other important measures to treat and prevent arrhythmia are lifestyle changes, i.e. the use of alcohol, drugs, caffeine-containing beverages, black tea and cigarettes should be avoided. In addition, it is important to perform regular physical activities and a balanced diet.