The inconsistent rhythm of the heart is a fairly common condition, especially among women because of their natural emotionality. One of the varieties of this pathology is pronounced sinus arrhythmia. This term means that the uneven gaps between contractions of the heart muscle lead to obvious circulatory disorders in the body, including brain tissue.
Why do adults have a pronounced sinus arrhythmia?
The main reasons for the described state are:
- heart failure ;
- myocardial infarction;
- pathology of the autonomic nervous system;
- cardiac ischemia;
- cardiomyopathy;
- heart disease;
- myocarditis;
- amyloidosis;
- acute hypertension;
- hypothyroidism and other diseases.
There are also more innocuous factors provoking this ailment. For example, often expressed sinus arrhythmia in sports, stress, increased psychological sensitivity.
Symptoms and therapy of mild to severe sinus arrhythmia
If the disease only begins to develop, the following signs are noted:
- dizziness;
- pre-syncope and fainting;
- feeling of intense or slow heartbeats;
- drowsiness and weakness;
- headache.
Progressive disease is accompanied by additional symptoms:
- shortness of breath ;
- soreness in the thoracic region;
- pulsation in the temples;
- blood pressure jumps;
- feeling of lack of oxygen.
On the ECG with pronounced sinus arrhythmia, the R tooth is clearly visible, which indicates the pathology of the sinus node. If the intervals between these teeth are elongated, there is an acceleration of the heartbeat. Shortening the distance RR says the opposite.
The cardiologist deals with the treatment of the described disease. It is appointed in accordance with the cause of arrhythmia, the intensity of its symptoms, the overall well-being of the patient.