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2007-04-28 02:09:18 · 7 answers · asked by Mary Jean C 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Heart Diseases

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Yes, definitely, this subject is discussed in detail by Mearck Manual given below:
Causes

The most common cause of arrhythmias is heart disease, particularly coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, and heart failure. Many drugs, prescription or nonprescription, can lead to arrhythmias. Some arrhythmias are caused by anatomic abnormalities present at birth (congenital birth defects). Age-related changes in the heart's electrical system make some arrhythmias more likely. An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), producing high levels of thyroid hormone, may cause fast arrhythmias. An underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), producing low levels of thyroid hormone, may cause slow arrhythmias. Sometimes no cause for an arrhythmia can be identified.


Fast arrhythmias (tachyarrhythmias) may be triggered by exercise, emotional stress, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, or use of drugs that contain stimulants, such as cold and hay fever remedies. Slow arrhythmias (bradyarrhythmias) may be triggered by pain, hunger, fatigue, digestive disorders (such as diarrhea and vomiting), or swallowing, which can stimulate the vagus nerve excessively. (With enough stimulation, which is rare, the vagus nerve can cause the heart to stop.) In most of these circumstances, the arrhythmia tends to resolve on its own.

Symptoms

Some people who have abnormal heartbeats may be aware of them. However, awareness of heartbeats (called palpitations) varies widely among people. Some people can feel normal heartbeats, and most people can feel heartbeats when they lie on their left side.

Arrhythmias have consequences that range from harmless to life threatening. The seriousness of an arrhythmia may not be closely linked with the severity of the symptoms it causes. Some life-threatening arrhythmias cause no symptoms, and some otherwise inconsequential arrhythmias cause severe symptoms. Often, the nature and severity of the underlying heart disease are more important than the arrhythmia itself.

When arrhythmias impair the heart's ability to pump blood, they can produce weakness, a reduced capacity for exercise, light-headedness, dizziness, and fainting (syncope (see Low Blood Pressure: Fainting). Fainting occurs when the heart is pumping so inefficiently that it can no longer maintain adequate blood pressure. If such an arrhythmia persists, death may result. Arrhythmias may also aggravate the symptoms of underlying heart disease, including chest pain and shortness of breath. Arrhythmias that produce symptoms require prompt attention.

Diagnosis

Often, a person's description of symptoms can help doctors make a preliminary diagnosis and determine the severity of the arrhythmia. The most important considerations are whether the palpitations are fast or slow, regular or irregular, or brief or prolonged and whether the arrhythmia produces symptoms. Doctors also need to know whether the palpitations occur at rest or only during strenuous or unusual activity and whether they start and stop suddenly or gradually. However, certain diagnostic procedures are often needed to determine the exact nature of the arrhythmia and its cause.

Electrocardiography (ECG) (see Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Electrocardiography) is the main diagnostic procedure for detecting arrhythmias and determining their cause. This procedure provides a graphic representation of the electrical current producing each heartbeat. Usually, ECG records the heart rhythm for only a very short time. Because arrhythmias are often intermittent, a portable ECG monitor (Holter monitor (see Holter Monitor: Continuous ECG ReadingsFigures) may be used to record heart rhythm continuously or when the wearer senses an abnormal heart rhythm and activates the monitor. This monitor, usually worn for 24 hours, can record sporadic arrhythmias as the person engages in normal daily activities. During the 24-hour period, the person also keeps a diary of symptoms and activities, which are correlated with the arrhythmias.

People with suspected life-threatening arrhythmias are usually hospitalized. Their heart rhythm is continuously recorded and displayed on a television-type monitor by the bedside or nursing station. Thus, any problems can be identified promptly.

Other diagnostic procedures include exercise stress testing (ECG and blood pressure measurement during exercise (see Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Exercise Stress Testing) and electrophysiologic testing (see Symptoms and Diagnosis of Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Electrophysiologic Testing). During electrophysiologic testing, catheters with tiny electrodes at their tip are inserted through a vein and threaded into the heart. The electrodes are used to stimulate the heart, and the heart's response is monitored, so that the type of arrhythmia and the preferred treatment options can be determined.

2007-04-28 05:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0 0

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2017-01-22 14:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by braxton 4 · 0 0

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2015-08-26 15:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by Bellamy 1 · 0 1

I had unexplained heart palpitations recently. the dr had me take stress test, and sonogram of my heart and put me on a beta blocker. Nothing seemed to help much. then I had an infected tooth removed and took some antibiotics. Heart palpitations have completely stopped. You may want to have your teeth checked or have your dr make sure you don't have some other kind of infection.
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2007-04-28 02:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by martinmagini 6 · 0 0

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I was prescribed Lansoprazole which was brilliant but after two years of aching joints, extreme muscle pain which the doc gave me cortisone jags for, with some research I discovered the drug Lansoprazole was causing these rare side effects but it was I who diagnosed it NOT my doctor, I came off the drug 2 months ago, changed my diet and discovered just eating an apple stops any acid reflux, I eat an apple before bed, brilliant no acid, any time I feel the slightest sign of reflux I simply eat an apple. Apple juice is not that good nor is anything else I have tried including honey at stopping reflux.

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Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).

1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.

2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.

2016-04-22 06:09:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Yes, it can give palpitation, heart pain, heart burning and breathlessness.

2007-04-28 06:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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