Cardiac Arrhythmia – Symptoms and Treatment

Cardiac Arrhythmia is the electrical disturbance in the heart which causes the heartbeat to go too fast or too slow in a healthy individual. The average heartbeat rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. If the heartbeat is too low (less than 60 beats per minute), it is called bradycardia. If the heartbeat is too high (more than 100 beats per minute), it is called tachycardia. 

What are the symptoms of cardiac Arrhythmia? 

✅  Fainting

✅  Shortness of breath

✅  Dizziness

✅  Chest pain

✅  Weakness

✅  Lightheadedness

✅  Confusion 

Arrhythmia can also cause impairment of heart functions. 

What are the causes of cardiac Arrhythmia? 

For the normal electrical activation of the heart, we have pacemaker cells in the body. Impairment of these cells can cause bradycardia which in turn causes symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, and lightheadedness. These symptoms are usually treated with devices called pacemakers.

The pacemakers are implanted near the collar bones, and the wire is placed in the heart.

 

 

Also Read: Know About Cardiac Arrhythmia – Irregular Heartbeat

 

 

Is cardiac Arrhythmia fatal?

Yes, too slow heart rate can cause syncope or death of a patient.

What is the treatment for cardiac Arrhythmia?

When a patient experiences severe bradycardia, the cardiologists immediately recommend pacemakers. Depending on the patient's problem, one or two wires are placed inside the heart.

This device can usually work for 8 to 10 years. After this, the pacemaker battery needs to be replaced. Patients with pacemakers can have a good quality of life and lead a normal life. Annual checkups are required to check the function of the device. 

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Bell’s Palsy – What is Bell’s Palsy?

 Bell’s Palsy causes reduced movements in one side of the face. Be it blinking the eye, closing the eye, or smiling; there is less movement on one side of the face compared to the other. It can cause the food to accumulate on the side and water to drip out while drinking.

Causes

The cause for Bell’s Palsy is often hard to find, and some people may get it due to infections, while for some others, it might be due to autoimmune diseases. Researchers have also found upper respiratory infections to cause nerve inflammations, leading to Bell’s Palsy.

Treatment

People with Bell’s Palsy are often given anti-viral, anti-bacterial, or a short course of steroid medicines. The steroid medicines reduce the inflammation in the nerves, which can help brings back the functions to normal.

About 85% of the patients recover fully from this treatment, while 15% might have improper recovery. It is important to start the steroid therapy within 24 hours from the onset of the symptoms. But for patients with the condition of diabetes, steroid therapy is avoided.

Anti-viral and anti-bacterial medicines might also be prescribed. After 48 hours, physical exercises are also recommended. For severe cases, electrical stimulation is given.

 

 

Also Read: Understanding Bell’s Palsy

 

 

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Often Bell’s Palsy is mistaken to be a symptom of stroke. But Bell’s Palsy only affects the movements in the face. If you notice any symptoms, consult a neurologist immediately. If you want to consult the best neurologist doctors in Chennai, Kauvery Hospital should be your choice.

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