Does arrhythmia cause nausea?

Written by Chen Ya
Geriatrics
Updated on September 23, 2024
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Mild arrhythmias, such as sinus bradycardia, sinus arrhythmia, occasional atrial premature contractions, and first-degree atrioventricular block, have minimal impact on hemodynamics, so they generally do not show obvious clinical symptoms. In cases of severe arrhythmias, such as sick sinus syndrome, rapid atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and sustained ventricular tachycardia, significant arrhythmias affect hemodynamics, reduce blood flow, and cause mesenteric artery spasm, which can lead to clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal ischemia, such as nausea, and even bleeding, ulcers, or paralysis.

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Can arrhythmia cause sudden death?

The clinical manifestations of hemodynamic changes caused by arrhythmias mainly depend on the nature, type, cardiac function, and the extent of impact on hemodynamics. Mild conditions such as slight sinus bradycardia, sinus arrhythmia, occasional atrial premature contractions, and first-degree atrioventricular block have minimal impact on hemodynamics and therefore do not exhibit significant clinical manifestations, and sudden death is generally not expected. However, more severe arrhythmias, such as sick sinus syndrome, rapid atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and sustained ventricular tachycardia, can lead to palpitations, chest tightness, dizziness, hypotension, and sweating. In severe cases, syncope, Adams-Stokes syndrome, or even sudden death may occur.

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Is atrial fibrillation a serious arrhythmia?

Atrial fibrillation is a type of cardiac arrhythmia, primarily feared for its potential to form blood clots within the heart. These clots can travel to other organs via the bloodstream, most commonly to the brain. Additionally, pieces of these clots can also travel to coronary arteries causing myocardial infarction, leading to organ embolism wherever they lodge. Generally, if no blood clots are formed, many individuals with atrial fibrillation may not experience symptoms. However, if combined with other cardiac conditions such as heart failure or coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation can exacerbate the risk of developing these heart diseases. Thus, atrial fibrillation on its own is not severe but becomes concerning when associated with other cardiac conditions, increasing the risk of other heart diseases. If atrial fibrillation occurs with left or right accessory pathways, it may also lead to ventricular fibrillation, resulting in sudden death of the patient. Moreover, if the atrial fibrillation has no apparent cause, and the heart structure is normal with no symptoms, then such isolated atrial fibrillation does not typically form blood clots and is considered relatively mild.

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Is sinus arrhythmia serious?

Sinus arrhythmia is a relatively common type of arrhythmia in clinical practice. It is typically identified through electrocardiogram testing. If no other specific symptoms are present other than sinus arrhythmia, sinus bradycardia, or sinus tachycardia, and if there is no structural heart disease, generally, there are no serious concerns. Often, these kinds of arrhythmias are caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunction, leading to an imbalance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. To address this irregular heartbeat, it is advisable to rest adequately in daily life and to include some aerobic exercise. Exercise can enhance cardiac contractility and strengthen regular heart function, which can help correct the arrhythmia.

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Do arrhythmias need treatment?

The treatment of arrhythmias should be based on the symptoms of the patient, the type of arrhythmia, and its impact on hemodynamics to determine if treatment is necessary. For instance, mild sinus bradycardia, irregular sinus rhythm, occasional atrial premature contractions, and first-degree atrioventricular block have minimal impact on hemodynamics. Therefore, if there are no obvious clinical symptoms and no cardiac structural disease, temporary drug treatment may not be required. However, severe arrhythmias such as sick sinus syndrome, rapid atrial fibrillation, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, and persistent ventricular tachycardia can cause palpitations, chest tightness, dizziness, low blood pressure, severe sweating, and in severe cases, syncope, Adams-Stokes syndrome, or even sudden death, which require immediate medical attention.

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Can people with arrhythmia take Jiuxin Pills?

Arrhythmias are an important group of cardiovascular diseases. They can occur alone or in conjunction with other cardiovascular diseases. Mild arrhythmias that do not affect hemodynamics often show no clinical symptoms. Arrhythmias can cause a reduction in coronary artery blood flow. Although various arrhythmias can decrease coronary blood flow, they rarely cause myocardial ischemia. However, in patients with coronary heart disease, various arrhythmias can induce or exacerbate myocardial ischemia, primarily manifested as angina and shortness of breath. The function of Jiu Xin Wan is mainly to promote Qi circulation and blood flow, remove blood stasis, relieve pain, increase coronary blood flow, and alleviate angina. Therefore, it is acceptable to take Jiu Xin Wan for arrhythmias combined with myocardial ischemia, but it is not recommended for those without clinical symptoms.