The most dangerous manifestation of arrhythmia is tachycardia, a disease of modern people. In most cases, the disease is due to the fact that the current generation lives at a crazy pace. People do not have enough time to cope with their workloads at home and at work. They are constantly accompanied by emotional stress. The stress hormone is released. Distant ancestors also had it, but for them it arose during an attack by an animal or another tribe. The person responded with some action, and the tension was released naturally. Unlike modern times, when the release of the hormone is not discharged, it attacks the heart first.
Arrhythmia gradually develops. Isolated cases of increased heart rate are a reaction to fatigue, lack of sleep, etc. When the symptoms become permanent, then the help of a doctor is needed. For any arrhythmias, thyroid function is checked. Sometimes a pulse disturbance begins against the background of a pulse failure. An unstable rhythm is often a companion to diabetes.
Classification of tachycardia
There are several different classifications of the disease. Due to their occurrence, the following types of tachycardia are distinguished:
- physiological;
- pathological
According to the duration of clinical manifestations:
- acute tachycardia - occurs rarely, in the form of palpitations that pass after a while;
- chronic tachycardia - increased heartbeat is constantly observed in the patient.
Based on localization, the following types of tachycardia are distinguished:
- Sinus . An increase in heart rate occurs as a result of a change in the frequency and strength of the electrical impulse created by the nerve fibers of the sinus node.
- Paroxysmal. It usually develops against the background of some disease and occurs rapidly, in the form of an attack. The following forms of paroxysmal tachycardia are distinguished:
- supraventricular – localized above the ventricles of the heart muscle;
- ventricular - rhythm failure occurs as a result of impaired contraction of the ventricles.
- Atrial fibrillation . The overall heart rate goes astray.
- Ventricular fibrillation . This is a chaotic, rapid contraction of the ventricles of the heart. Fibrillation is an extremely dangerous condition of the body and requires immediate medical intervention. Otherwise, a number of severe complications and even the death of the patient may develop.
Causes of tachycardia
The main reasons for the development of tachycardia are:
- increased body temperature;
- thyroid diseases;
- atherosclerosis;
- anemia;
- high blood pressure;
- respiratory failure;
- congenital diseases of the conduction system;
- cardiovascular diseases (ischemia, infarction, myocardial disease, angina pectoris, cardiosclerosis, myocarditis, heart failure, myocardial dystrophy and a number of others);
- neuroses;
- VSD;
- acute pain (for example, with renal colic);
- vascular insufficiency;
- poisoning of the body;
- infections and any inflammatory diseases of the body (pneumonia, tonsillitis, sepsis, tuberculosis, and so on);
- uncontrolled use of certain medications (diuretics, hormones, aminophylline, atropine, adrenaline and a number of others).
Symptoms of tachycardia
The main clinical signs of the disease are:
- strong heartbeat;
- pulsation of the neck veins;
- pain, heaviness in the heart area;
- dyspnea;
- feeling of lack of air;
- dizziness, loss of consciousness;
- decrease in pressure.
Additional symptoms that may occur with tachycardia are:
- sudden change of mood;
- increased fatigue, general weakness;
- sleep disorders;
- decreased appetite;
- decreased diuresis;
- increased irritability.
Diagnosis of tachycardia
The main methods for diagnosing the disease are:
- collecting anamnesis, interviewing and examining the patient;
- electrophysiological study - carried out to determine the localization of foci of tachycardia, identifying the mechanism of their action;
- ECG – using this technique, the electrical impulses of the myocardium are recorded, the rhythm and frequency of heart contractions are determined, and ventricular and sinus tachycardia are differentiated;
- bicycle ergometry is a research method that tests how the heart works during physical activity;
- MRI – detects foci of fatty and fibrous tissue in the myocardium;
- X-ray of the heart using a contrast agent;
- blood test (general, biochemical, sugar, cholesterol).
Essential oils
Aromatic oils can also help with “attacks” of tachycardia. To do this, mix the following essential components (10 drops each):
- anise;
- cinnamon;
- lavender;
- Melissa;
- carnation;
- eucalyptus;
- sage;
- thyme;
- mint.
Apply a few drops of the pre-prepared product to a handkerchief and enjoy its aroma correctly - inhale shorter than exhale. You can also rub a mixture of essential oils into the sternum if you tolerate them well.
Treatment of tachycardia (classical medicine)
Before starting treatment, the doctor must determine what causes the development of the disease and identify the type of tachycardia. In some cases, no treatment is required. To normalize your heart rate, it is enough to simply normalize your work and rest schedule and avoid stress.
However, in most cases, pathological tachycardia requires drug therapy. The attending physician should prescribe medications, determine the duration of the course of treatment and the frequency of doses, taking into account the form of the disease, the presence of concomitant pathologies, as well as the individual characteristics of the patient’s body. Self-medication is unacceptable and can lead to the development of a number of serious complications.
Therapy for tachycardia is usually etiotropic, that is, aimed at the cause of increased heartbeat. Most often, the cause of the disease is pathologies of the cardiovascular system, autonomic nervous system, and endocrine system.
To prevent attacks of tachycardia, antiarrhythmic drugs are indicated. If the patient has an attack, you should immediately stop any physical activity and take medications prescribed by your doctor.
Age-related heart rate norms
In adults, a normal rhythm is considered to be about 60-70 beats per minute. Below or above these limits is a warning about abnormalities in the body. Doctors consider a slow heartbeat - bradycardia - to be a more dangerous phenomenon. Rapid pulse - tachycardia, when the brain experiences a lack of oxygen. It compensates for the deficiency in two ways: by increasing blood pressure or increasing heart rate. Their frequency depends not only on external factors and chronic diseases, but also on a person’s hereditary predispositions.
| Age (years) | Average value (beats per minute) |
| Up to 1 year | 140 |
| 1‒2 | 124 |
| 4‒6 | 106 |
| 6‒8 | 98 |
| 8‒10 | 88 |
| 10‒12 | 80 |
| 12‒15 | 75 |
| 15‒50 | 70 |
| 50‒60 | 74 |
| 60‒80 | 79 |
Standard boundaries depend on a person’s age, but we must not forget about individual characteristics. Anything higher is an increased heart rate. An adult is diagnosed with tachycardia when his pulse exceeds 90 beats.
Traditional medicine for tachycardia
Folk remedies for tachycardia are infusions, decoctions, and teas made from medicinal herbs. Most often, plants are used that soothe and regulate the functioning of the heart muscle.
Medicinal herbs for the treatment of tachycardia
To achieve a lasting effect, it is worth taking folk remedies for a long time, at least 3 months. During this time, the attacks should pass, and the activity of the heart muscle returns to normal.
Herbal teas
Soothing teas have a good therapeutic effect for tachycardia. It is recommended to replace regular tea with the following herbs:
- valerian;
- linden (flowers);
- spiraea;
- hawthorn (fruit);
- motherwort;
- mountain arnica, etc.
Dried plants are brewed as tea or used as additives to regular tea. The dosage is 1 tsp. herbs per 200 ml of boiling water. Drink in three doses throughout the day.
For tachycardia, it is recommended to regularly take tricolor violet tea. To do this, the flowers are brewed like regular tea and taken for a long time. Over time, the attacks should decrease.
Decoctions, herbal infusions
To treat tachycardia, infusions of various herbs are used:
- Adonis (adonis) . For infusion you will need 1 tsp. plants and 1 tbsp. boiling water Pour in and leave for half an hour. Take in 3 doses of 15 ml. The medicine strengthens the heart and regulates its functioning. It is very important to strictly follow the instructions for taking it, being careful not to overdose.
- Hawthorn (flowers) . An infusion from this plant restores heart rhythm. 1 tbsp. l. The flowers are steamed in 300 ml of boiling water and left for half an hour. Drink 100 ml in three doses half an hour before meals. Duration of use - until recovery. You can also drink a tincture of the plant’s fruits – 10 drops. in three doses before meals.
- Horsetail infusion . 1 tbsp. l. Steam the plants with 200-250 ml of boiling water and leave for 3 hours. Take 15 ml up to 6 times a day. The infusion helps greatly in the initial stages of the development of the disease. In difficult cases, the remedy has a weak effect. The plant also has a healing, rejuvenating effect, saturating the body with important elements and minerals, so it is used to treat many pathologies.
- Gray jaundice . For infusion you will need 1 tsp. dry mixture. Pour boiling water over everything and let stand for 2 hours. In the first week, take 2 tsp. in 3-5 doses, regardless of food. Then you should reduce the dosage to 1 tsp. in 3 doses. Duration of treatment – 1 month. You should not take more, as this is a poisonous plant.
- Dill seeds . An excellent remedy for the treatment of tachycardia, as well as atherosclerosis of the vessels of the head. 1 tbsp. l. pour 200-250 mg of boiling water and let stand. Drink during the day for a month. Then take a break and repeat the treatment. And so on until the symptoms disappear.
Valerian infusion in cold water
To prepare the infusion, 3 tsp. The crushed roots of the plant are poured into the teapot. Add 200 ml of chilled boiled water, cover and leave overnight. In the morning, filter and consume 15 ml in 3-4 doses.
Unlike other options for preparing an infusion, the plant is kept in cold water, which allows the essential oils to be preserved, enhancing the beneficial effect.
Herbal infusions
To treat pathology, you can use infusions of various herbs.
Recipe No. 1
Required:
- swamp grass;
- dill (seeds);
- parsley (seeds).
Take 1 tbsp. l. dried plants, steam in 200-250 ml of boiling water, leave for an hour, squeeze. Finely chopped onion (1 head) and garlic (5 cloves), mashed fresh rowan berries (1 tbsp.) are poured with the prepared infusion. Instead of fresh fruits, you can take frozen or dry berries. Leave the resulting mixture for 12 hours, drink 2 tbsp in 4-5 doses. l. before meals. The duration of treatment is a month. Then they take a break and repeat the treatment.
Recipe No. 2
The drug is used for tachycardia and to reduce blood pressure in hypertension.
Required:
- valerian (roots) – 2 parts;
- motherwort (grass) – 2 parts;
- anise (fruit) – 1 part;
- yarrow (herb) – 1 part.
Mix the ingredients, separate 1 tbsp. l. mixture and pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, stand for half an hour. Take a third of a glass in 3 doses. Course - 2 months.
Recipe No. 3
Required:
- swamp grass;
- mint;
- horsetail;
- periwinkle.
Mix the ingredients in equal quantities, separate 1.5 tbsp. l. mixture, pour in 300 ml of boiling water, boil, remove from heat, let stand for 1 hour, strain.
Drink 0.5 cups in 3 divided doses before meals. Duration of treatment – 2 months. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to add 1 tsp. motherwort juice per serving of infusion.
Lemon, honey, apricot kernels
You will need 0.5 kg of lemons, honey and 20 apricot kernels. Cut the lemons, chop the kernels, mix everything and take 15 ml in two doses.
Garlic, lemon
Required:
- garlic – 10 medium heads;
- honey – 1 l.;
- lemons – 10 pcs.
Grind the garlic, squeeze out the lemon juice, add honey and mix well. Infuse in a glass container for a week, while covering the jar with polyethylene. Take 4 tsp. in 1 dose per day.
For any heart pathologies, it is useful to eat homemade yogurt.
Herbal infusions
The combination of herbal components makes it possible to correct the patient’s condition, taking into account concomitant diseases. They help with high blood pressure, diabetes, stressful situations and heart pathologies.
First collection
- nettle (100 g);
- lemongrass leaves (50 g);
- ginkgo biloba (15 g);
- mistletoe (100 g).
Pour a glass of boiling water over the herbs and steam for 15 minutes under the lid. Take small sips before bedtime.
Second collection
- lemon balm (40 g);
- nettle (20 g);
- linden flowers (40 g);
- chamomile (20 g).
Mix the herbs and pour boiling water - a large spoon per glass. Leave in a sealed container for 5 minutes. Then immediately drink in one gulp three times a day, each time preparing a new portion.
Third collection
- chamomile flowers (100 g);
- mint leaves (20 g);
- lemon balm leaves (20 g);
- heather (50 g);
- sunflower flowers (100 g);
- black currant leaves (50 g).
Combine the ingredients, steam 2 large spoons with two liters of water in a thermos. Infuse for 5 hours, drink a glass three times a day. The taste can be sweetened with sugar and honey.
Fourth gathering
- mint (100 g);
- motherwort (50 g);
- lemon balm (100 g);
- lavender (50 g).
One large spoon of the mixture is poured into a liter of water and boiled for 10 minutes. After cooling, strain the drink and drink 3 glasses a day.
Prevention of tachycardia
The main measures to prevent the disease are:
- giving up bad habits (alcohol abuse, smoking);
- avoidance of caffeinated drinks;
- weight control, preventing the development of obesity;
- proper nutrition - you should avoid fatty, spicy, fried, sweet, smoked, pickled foods; you should introduce fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet, which contain heart-healthy vitamins and minerals;
- normalization of work and rest regimes;
- physical activity - walking, physical education;
- hardening the body, strengthening the immune system;
- avoiding stress;
- treatment of cardiovascular diseases and concomitant somatic pathologies that affect heart rate;
- regular sanitation of foci of chronic infection in the body;
- undergoing a preventive examination of the body (at least once a year) - this will help to identify tachycardia and determine the causes of its occurrence at an early stage, which will significantly facilitate treatment and improve the prognosis.
Preventive measures
Tachycardia takes a long time and is difficult to treat, so it is better not to provoke the disease. Doctors recommend eliminating risk factors to prevent the disease from progressing. Prevention includes simple measures:
- limiting caffeine consumption;
- you need to quit smoking;
- proper diet low in fat;
- monitoring blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels;
- maintaining normal weight;
- moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages;
- ability to cope with stress (using relaxation techniques);
- control of medications that cause heart palpitations;
- regular medical examination.
If you have never resorted to herbal medicine before, use the simplest folk recipe. Stock up on pharmacy ready-made tinctures of valerian, hawthorn, motherwort and Corvalol. Take 20 drops three times a day (half an hour before meals).
Any prescription must be previously agreed with your doctor. He will also help you select the optimal phytocomponents for the treatment of tachycardia.
Alternative medicine offers many formulations for the treatment of tachycardia, the main condition for their effectiveness is inner peace. Thoughts are connected with the work of the heart. If you try to minimize risk factors in everyday life - stress, bad habits, advanced conditions of chronic diseases and closely monitor your health, you can cope with the disease. In most cases, tachycardia serves as a signal for lifestyle changes.
