A review of visiting the hospital after self-diagnosing three types of arrhythmia.

Occasional palpitations and irregular heartbeat sounds during blood pressure measurement.

Sometimes I experience a sensation of my pulse suddenly relaxing (a feeling of hunger), and I suspected arrhythmia, so I underwent an electrocardiogram test.

 

Arrhythmia refers to a condition where the rhythm of the heartbeat becomes irregular.

It refers to the heartbeat beating too fast, too slow, or irregularly.

In a stable condition, a normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute.

 

Symptoms of arrhythmia include palpitations, irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

The reason I suspected an arrhythmia condition is because

Occasionally, I experience symptoms like a pounding heart and rapid heartbeat as if I am being chased by someone.

Sometimes, I feel a sudden rush of dizziness.

The beeping sound of the heartbeat when checking blood pressure was irregularly heard one day.

Most of the time, after a while, those symptoms disappeared, but I still felt anxious and suddenly scared.

 

So I hurriedly started searching the internet. These days, we are living in a flood of medical information.

When I searched for irregular heartbeat, the word arrhythmia kept popping up.

After reading the article, I thought, "Oh! This isn't something I can just overlook." I immediately went to the nearest hospital.

So I told them about the symptoms I experienced and that I wanted to have an electrocardiogram to check for arrhythmia, and the doctor also agreed to do it.

 

 

Arrhythmia diagnosis tests are relatively simple.

I was able to have the examination in less than 20 minutes while lying in bed.

Although I actually got the test, I was nervous that it might be arrhythmia.

Since the hospital is not very large, I was able to see the results immediately.

Fortunately, the electrocardiogram test showed no abnormal findings indicating arrhythmia.

It was so good that I almost cried, and I felt a sense of relief, like saying, "Phew, I made it."

 

Electrocardiogram (ECG) test result sheet

 

He said that such symptoms can occur due to temporary changes in heart rate caused by anxiety symptoms.

I have a lot of stress because of my work. I really think stress is the root of all illnesses.

 

Additionally, arrhythmia can occur when there are diseases such as myocardial infarction, heart failure, or myocarditis, and electrolyte imbalances like potassium, calcium, and magnesium can also cause arrhythmia.

Listening to the explanation, I truly realized how frightening arrhythmia is as a disease.

He emphasized the importance of exercise, advised to get regular check-ups, and mentioned that diet is also important and that one should not casually take medications.

 

Once diagnosed with arrhythmia, you must seek medical treatment at a hospital. The treatment methods vary depending on the condition, including various procedures.

 

Prevention and management of arrhythmia

- Lifestyle improvement: balanced diet and regular exercise.

Avoid excessive caffeine intake, alcohol, and smoking.

Reducing the burden on the heart through stress management.

- Regular health check-ups: Monitor heart condition through routine examinations. Initiate early treatment if necessary. Extra caution is required if there is a family history or existing heart disease.

Exercises beneficial for arrhythmia: walking, cycling, yoga, swimming, strolling, low-intensity jogging, light weight training, Pilates

It seems to be helpful for the back.