The heart, being one of the most important and sensitive organs of the body, requires special care. Any problem with this organ can lead to serious and life-threatening complications. The problem of increasing or decreasing heart rate is also dangerous, in medical language it is called atrial fibrillation (AFib). Irregular heartbeat does not cause any problems in some people, while in others it can increase the risk of stroke and heart attack to heart failure.
Normally our heart beats up to 60-100 times in a minute, although this speed can increase in some situations like great happiness-sadness, or surprise. But if your heartbeat is often high or low, then due to this there can be a risk of serious problems, for which all people are advised to be careful.
Let us know about the ways to manage irregularity in the heartbeat.
Irregular heartbeat
There can be many reasons for irregularities in heartbeats, which should be taken care of. In some cases, it can also be a sign of some serious problem in the body.
There can be a risk of heart attack or if there has been a heart attack before.
Blockage in the arteries of the heart (coronary artery disease)
Changes in the structure of the heart, such as cardiomyopathy.
Diabetes – High blood pressure problem.
This problem can also occur due to infection with COVID-19.
Let us know if the heartbeat is irregular then what should be done about it?
Don't ignore the signs
Doctors say atrial fibrillation (AFib) doesn't necessarily have to be problematic for everyone. Although in some situations it can also be fatal. In such a situation, there is a need to pay serious attention to its symptoms. Symptoms of AFib can include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and chest pain, especially if you have heart disease.
Control diabetes and blood pressure
People with AFib are about five times more likely to have a stroke. Diabetes and high blood pressure increase this risk even further. It is very important to control both these problems. Reduce the amount of both sugar and salt in the diet. Apart from this, keep taking medicines regularly and keep the weight under control. Weight gain can be quite dangerous for both these problems.
Abstinence from smoking
Smoking and alcohol both are considered dangerous for the whole body including the heart even if you consume them in very small amounts. Studies show that smokers have a higher risk of developing AFib. Additionally, smoking also increases the risk of stroke.
Similarly, drinking alcohol has also been linked to heart rate problems. Keep your distance from both of them.
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