What foods are good for tachycardia?

Written by Liu Ying
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Updated on September 17, 2024
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When experiencing tachycardia, it is first important to determine the cause. If the tachycardia is due to emotional excitement or excessive exercise, one should maintain stable emotions and rest adequately. If tachycardia is caused by other reasons such as atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate, or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, treatment should target the atrial fibrillation or the paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Tachycardia caused by conditions like hyperthyroidism, fever, or anemia should be managed by treating the hyperthyroidism, anemia, fever, and lowering the body temperature, etc. During tachycardia, it is advised to avoid spicy foods, strong tea and coffee, alcohol, etc. The specific cause of tachycardia should be determined by a specialist who can then provide an appropriate treatment plan.

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What diseases are characterized by tachycardia?

Tachycardia refers to a phenomenon where the heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute. There are many diseases that can cause tachycardia, with the most common ones including: First, heart diseases such as congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease can lead to heart failure, often resulting in tachycardia; Second, respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cor pulmonale, can also lead to tachycardia due to long-term oxygen deficiency; Third, endocrine disorders, such as hyperthyroidism, often cause tachycardia; Fourth, hematological disorders, such as severe anemia, often lead to tachycardia as well; Additionally, fever can also cause tachycardia.

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"Tachycardia" means heart beats too fast.

We define a heart rate over 100 beats per minute as tachycardia, which can be sinus tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, junctional tachycardia, among others. Moreover, tachycardia can be physiological or pathological. For instance, a person experiencing tachycardia during intense physical activity or emotional excitement without any organic disease, and if this tachycardia is sinus tachycardia, then it is considered related to the intense activity or emotional state. On the other hand, conditions like anemia, hyperthyroidism, or heart failure can also lead to tachycardia. Whether tachycardia is physiological or pathological, and whether it is sinus or caused by other pacemakers in the heart, should be determined by a specialist.

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How is tachycardia and atrial fibrillation treated?

Treatment of tachycardia and atrial fibrillation mainly involves the following aspects of drug therapy. First, controlling the heart rate. When the heartbeat is too fast, under the guidance of a doctor, β-blockers such as metoprolol or drugs like digoxin can be administered regularly to control the heartbeat and improve symptoms. Second, anticoagulant therapy. Long-term episodes of atrial fibrillation can cause thrombosis in the left atrium, especially in the left atrial appendage. When the thrombus dislodges, it can cause thrombotic complications, such as a cerebral infarction. In such cases, long-term anticoagulant medication is necessary to prevent thrombosis, using drugs such as rivaroxaban or warfarin. Third, surgical treatment, such as radiofrequency ablation surgery, may potentially cure atrial fibrillation.

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Can someone with tachycardia do heavy work?

If the patient experiences tachycardia, it is recommended that the patient avoid strenuous physical labor, as engaging in heavy physical activity at this time may increase the cardiac load, further exacerbating myocardial ischemia, leading to an increase in myocardial oxygen consumption. When this condition occurs, it is important to rest and not engage in heavy physical labor. It is also advisable for the patient to visit a hospital to have an electrocardiogram (ECG) checked to rule out coronary heart disease and arrhythmias that may be causing the sinus tachycardia, as sometimes this condition needs to be managed. If the heart rate is too fast, it may sometimes worsen symptoms of heart palpitations.

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How many beats per minute is considered tachycardia?

Tachycardia refers to the phenomenon where the heartbeat exceeds 100 beats per minute. From a medical perspective, this can be classified into various types of tachycardia including sinus tachycardia, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, among others. If one experiences such symptoms, it is crucial to visit a hospital for proper checks. An electrocardiogram (ECG) should be done to determine the specific type of tachycardia. Additionally, a complete blood count should be performed to check for anemia that might be causing tachycardia. Thyroid function tests including TSH, T3, and T4 should be conducted to rule out hyperthyroidism as a possible cause. Also, an echocardiogram should be done to check for any structural heart diseases that might lead to tachycardia.