The deviation of the heart rate from the norm, which is 50-100 beats per minute, is called arrhythmia. The exacerbations of this disease are extremely dangerous, in rare cases they even end in a lethal outcome. Therefore, it is important to know effective ways how to relieve an arrhythmia attack at home. Timely first aid can save lives, avoid serious consequences and complications.
How to remove an attack of arrhythmia at home?
The considered disease is of 2 main types - tachycardia and bradycardia. In the first case, the heart rate is increased, while in the second it is slowed down.
How to remove an attack of arrhythmia yourself:
1. Tachycardia:
- cold compresses on the forehead and neck;
- breathing exercises with straining (inhale, strain the press, hold your breath for 15-20 seconds, slowly exhale);
- pressing on the eyeballs;
- tilting the head back;
- artificial calling of vomiting or coughing.
2. Bradycardia:
- liberation from tight, compressive clothing;
- lifting the legs to a level above the head;
- indirect heart massage ;
- intensive grinding of the extremities.
In both situations, it is necessary to ensure a large influx of air into the room and take a horizontal position of the body. In cases of severe seizures that are not amenable to independent treatment, it is better to call a doctor immediately, describing the symptoms in detail by phone.
Acute arrhythmia drugs
In addition to the above measures, antiarrhythmic medications are recommended. If there are no special medications in the home medicine cabinet, then with arrhythmia with increased heart rate, it is necessary to take:
- Valocordin;
- extract of valerian;
- Corvalol;
- tincture of motherwort;
- Barbovan.
From an attack of bradycardia can help nitroglycerin.
When even a drug-based approach does not help, an ambulance needs to be called forth immediately.