Uneven, chaotic heartbeat, chest discomfort, dyspnea, dizziness , sudden pulse surges - all these things would be pretty harmless, if they were not a manifestation of attacks of atrial fibrillation. It is she who provokes a stroke, formation and separation of thrombi in the heart. Uneven cardiac impulses promote the appearance of blood clots in the left atrium, their further separation from the walls of the vessels. Atrial fibrillation often becomes the root cause of a heart attack .
Atrial fibrillation - treatment, drugs
The methods of treatment of atrial fibrillation depend on the type of manifestation of the disease. There is a constant manifestation of atrial fibrillation of the heart, and manifested from time to time, that is, bouts of paroxysmal arrhythmia.
The definition of the type of treatment for such a disease depends on the form of expression, the general condition of the organism, the history of the disease and the diagnosis of typical satellite diseases. Therapy of arrhythmia, of course, includes special drugs that are aimed at eliminating symptoms and returning the stable functioning of the heart.
All products and tablets are divided into several groups:
- Influencing directly to the heart rhythm and restoring it. For example, Ritmol, Pronesil, Betapace, Norepis, etc. Such pills regulate the frequency and rhythm of the heartbeat, so when they are assigned it is very important to monitor the change in symptoms and overall well-being of the patient. Since there are several possible means on the market, the doctor usually prescribes one, but with his inefficiency, tries another remedy.
- Controls heartbeat frequency. This group includes Lopressol, Kalan, Lanoxin, etc. These drugs do not affect the rhythm of heartbeat, but slow down too frequent contractions of the ventricles.
- Prevent the formation and separation of blood clots. These are the so-called anticoagulants, they are appointed by the doctor, based on the general picture of the flow of arrhythmia. When you take such tablets, you need to monitor their blood work on the blood test and replace them with others in case of inefficiency.
Treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is characterized by unexpected manifestations. This can be as one attack in a lifetime, as well as recurring from time to time sharp increases in heart rate, more heart rhythms, feelings of trembling, heaviness in the chest, etc.
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation usually involves the treatment of manifested abnormalities. For this purpose, tablets are prescribed, based on the situation and the general condition of the patient. However, most often the appearance of paroxysms is caused by obvious things. Doctors recommend closely monitoring and analyzing, which leads to arrhythmia and change their lifestyle, excluding provoking factors (excessive physical activity, smoking, alcohol, coffee abuse).
Modern treatment of atrial fibrillation
New methods of treatment of atrial fibrillation involve the use of special mechanisms and procedures that exclude surgical intervention. Such methods are more effective than usual medication, and also help with individual intolerance of tablets and certain substances.
Electrocardioversion, after immersing the patient in sleep, gives impulses and causes the heart to change its rhythm, leading it to a healthy state.
Radiofrequency ablation allows for the formation of certain scars due to small incisions and the use of high frequency energy, which then provokes the ventricles to the correct contractions. This new in the treatment of atrial fibrillation avoids
Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation
Such treatment is indicated in the presence of stroke, blood clots, concomitant heart diseases, ineffectiveness of previous treatment measures. The operation is associated with the implementation of cuts that prevent further uneven rhythm and the spread of irregular pulses. In addition, during surgery, the eye of the left atrium, which is the site of formation and clotting of clots, is cut off.