Do you know the 4 symptoms that are a precursor to 'fatal arrhythmia'?

 

Do you know what many of the signs of modern people are? The top 3 causes of death were identified according to the demographic results. Malignant neoplasms, heart disease, senility. Malignant neoplasms and heart disease continue to top the demographics to date. Malignant neoplasms are so-called 'cancer', and heart disease refers to all heart diseases, including arrhythmias and heart disease. This time, we will explain about arrhythmias among them, especially lethal arrhythmias. To prevent disease, it is important to know about it first. It also discusses causes and signs, so hopefully it will help prevent future diseases.

Symptoms or types of lethal arrhythmias

What is lethal arrhythmia?

First, let's understand what an arrhythmia is. There are three characteristics of arrhythmias:

• disturbance of the beat
• Pulse abnormally fast (tachycardia)
• Your pulse is unusually slow (bradycardia)

A beating is a constant rhythm that the heart produces as it expands or contracts. Abnormalities in the beating or pulse are called arrhythmias. Not all arrhythmias lead to death, and some are mild enough that they do not interfere with daily life. If so, you might be wondering what an arrhythmia that leads to death is what it is. It's an arrhythmia called 'ventricular fibrillation', and it's called lethal arrhythmia.

Ventricular fibrillation is the main cause, but fatal arrhythmias result in immediate loss of consciousness. It is a state of high urgency because the systemic piano occurs and respiratory arrest is seen. Acute myocardial infarction is the most common cause of ventricular fibrillation in middle-aged to elderly people over 40 years of age.

On the other hand, cardiomyopathy, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy, is often seen as the cause of ventricular fibrillation in people under the age of 40. The next most common cause is Vulgate Syndrome. It is a highly inherited condition, especially in Asian males between the ages of 20 and 40. On an electrocardiogram, it can be pointed out during a medical examination as a characteristic waveform (bulgada electrocardiogram). It is known that about 1 in 1,000 people with Burgata Syndrome have ventricular fibrillation, but ventricular fibrillation attacks occur at night or during fever. It happens suddenly, so you need to be careful.

Please tell me the symptoms of major lethal arrhythmias

The main symptoms of lethal arrhythmias include:

• tachycardia
• convulsion
• loss of consciousness

These symptoms are directly related to death. However, there is no zero chance that the people around them will be able to save their lives by noticing the abnormality and taking appropriate measures promptly.

What kind are there?

First, arrhythmias are classified into three categories:

• tachyarrhythmias
• bradyarrhythmias
• extrasystole arrhythmias

Among them, ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation included in tachyarrhythmias are lethal arrhythmias. The ventricle is a place that can be said to be the nucleus of the heart that is in charge of the movement of the heart. This ventricle malfunctions and causes convulsions, resulting in lethal arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.

Are there any causative diseases?

Most cases, such as acute myocardial infarction or congenital heart disease, are triggered by heart disease. In particular, the elderly are more prone to heart disease, and there are many patients with heart failure or myocardial infarction. Acute myocardial infarction worsens over time, causing myocardial necrosis to spread. Therefore, prompt diagnosis and treatment are required.

There are also differences according to age.

As mentioned above, lethal arrhythmias are classified as tachyarrhythmias. And the risk of developing this tachyarrhythmia increases with age. The reason is the increase in high blood pressure or valvular disease due to old age. This leads to an increase in heart failure in the elderly and a proportional increase in tachyarrhythmias. The troublesome thing about heart failure in the elderly is that they cannot do a heart transplant, so fundamental treatment cannot be done. Therefore, it is known that heart failure is the disease that the elderly should be most careful about.

• Signs of lethal arrhythmias
• Signs of lethal arrhythmias include:
• chest palpitations
• out of breath
• faint
• dizziness

If you have not had any of the above symptoms so far, you should be careful. People who have a heart disease such as heart failure and are regularly undergoing electrocardiogram and other examinations should report this to their doctor as soon as possible.

What symptoms can I consult with you?

As mentioned above, people who are hospitalized for heart disease such as heart failure should always be careful about their test results and condition. If you feel any discomfort in your heartbeat or pulse speed in your daily life, consult your doctor at that point. It is important to take a step toward the hospital with the mindset of 'I'm going to the hospital to make sure that nothing is going on' rather than thinking 'if nothing happened' on purpose.

How should the family respond?

People with a history of arrhythmia due to heart failure, etc. may have a lethal arrhythmia that is exacerbated by lifestyle habits such as smoking, medicines such as cold medicines, and preferences such as alcohol. It is important not only for you to be aware of such factors, but also for your family and people around you to take care of them. In addition, if you understand how to use an AED (multi-body external defibrillator) in case of sudden fatal arrhythmia and loss of consciousness, you can take emergency measures quickly until an ambulance arrives. The measures taken by such preparations may save your life, so be prepared for unexpected situations.

Is there any cure?

Treatments for lethal arrhythmias include:

• Catheter myocardial cauterization
• implantable defibrillator
• pace maker
• drug therapy

To explain above, first, catheter myocardial cauterization, also called catheter ablation, is a method of returning to normal movement by flowing a high-frequency current through a catheter for ablation in the abnormal part of the heart. In implantable defibrillators, a defibrillator implanted in the body detects abnormalities in the heart and provides stimulation or electric shock depending on the severity of the arrhythmia to suppress arrhythmias. Similar to the defibrillator, pacemakers are implanted in the body and provide electrical stimulation to stimulate the heart. How to tidy up. Last but not least is drug therapy, but there are four types of drugs used in drug therapy.

• Antiarrhythmic drugs (stop arrhythmias)
• Beta blockers (which lower heart rate)
• Calcium antagonists (which lower the pulse rate)
• Anticoagulants (inhibits the formation of blood clots that cause myocardial infarction, etc.)

Arrhythmia is treated by using this drug for therapeutic purposes. As such, there are several treatment methods for lethal arrhythmias, and it is important to select an appropriate method according to the symptoms. Implantable defibrillators (ICDs) are the preferred treatment for lethal arrhythmias. Implantable defibrillators are prophylactically implanted in patients who have had at least one ventricular fibrillation or are at high risk. Although ICD increases the chances of avoiding sudden death, it does not completely prevent the development of ventricular fibrillation. On the other hand, for ventricular vacancy, drug therapy with antiarrhythmic drugs or abrasion treatment can be performed, but even if there is persistent ventricular vacancy, treatment with ICD takes priority.

People prone to lethal arrhythmias

People prone to lethal arrhythmias are mainly people with heart disease, such as heart failure. Heart failure is prone to arrhythmias, leaving the arrhythmia untouched and worsening, sometimes resulting in lethal arrhythmias. It is important for people with such heart disease or those who have had heart disease to pay attention to their own pulse rate.

Is there anything I should be careful about on a regular basis?

People with heart disease or the elderly should be sensitive to abnormalities in their own beats or pulses. Consult your doctor or medical institution if you feel any abnormalities, such as a disturbed heartbeat or a rapid pulse.

If you are unable to manage your health on your own, encouraging your family or people around you to collaborate is also an option. It is also necessary to think about the best countermeasures on a daily basis to protect one's health. Regular examinations such as electrocardiography are also recommended.

Fatal arrhythmia is a life-threatening disease if detected or treated late. Conversely, the quicker the response or discovery, the higher the survival rate. Various methods are available for the treatment of lethal arrhythmias, but among them there are treatments that are burdensome to the body, such as transplant surgery. In order to avoid such a situation, let's always take care of our condition.

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This time, lethal arrhythmia was explained. Fatal arrhythmia is a terrifying disease that arises suddenly and results in death as it is not uncommon. The main cause is heart disease, which is followed by early detection and treatment. There is a greater tendency for older people, because of the higher rates of heart disease in older people. However, not only the elderly, but also young people and those with or who have had heart disease are at risk of fatal arrhythmias, so it is necessary to pay attention to their own physical condition. Lifestyle habits can also lead to aggravation of arrhythmias, so take care of your family and those around you as well as yourself. It is also important to work with yourself and those around you to keep in mind early detection and treatment for longevity.