Detect cardiac arrhythmias early

There are numerous trigger for a noticeable heartbeat. Not all of them are dangerous. If there is an arrhythmia behind the pounding heart, this must be treated.

As the engine of our body, the heart keeps us alive. If it does not work properly, it can lead to serious health problems or even death. Therefore, it is all the more important to keep the heart in good shape. If you feel your own heartbeat frequently and continuously, you should have it checked out to find out what the cause is. It is not always a health problem. A noticeable pounding heart and extrasystole can also be caused by strenuous and persistent exercise. Sports, Stress or stimulating substances such as caffeine, nicotine, alcohol or certain nutritional supplements. But also serious illnesses such as heart failure, myocarditis, circulatory disorders or diseases of the thyroid can be the cause of cardiac arrhythmias.

ECG, Echocardiography, MRI and CT detect cardiac arrhythmias

Therefore, it is important to investigate the unusual tapping if it is accompanied by warning signs such as dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, malaise or chest pain. In this case, a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible. Doctor to clarify the cause of the discomfort. If this does not happen and the cardiac arrhythmia remains undetected, the potentially life-threatening trigger can be a previous Heart attack, heart failure (insufficiency), inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), heart valve defects or side effects of medications cannot be treated. Therefore, from a cardiological point of view, we recommend a basic examination in the case of cardiac arrhythmias. In addition to an ECG, a Echocardiography (ultrasound examination of the heart) and a blood test are carried out. If this does not produce a meaningful result, a 24-hour ECG or a Stress ECG, if the rhythm disturbances only occur in certain situations, for Diagnosis In some cases, the cause is not yet identified. For these patients, there is the option of an “event recorder”, which is switched on by the affected person as needed and an ECG is created at that moment. Other measures to determine the cause of a cardiac arrhythmia include a CT or MRI of the heart, as well as a myocardial scintigraphy and a stress echocardiography.

Cardiac arrhythmias can be treated

The sooner an exact diagnosis can be made, the better and easier it is to treat the cardiac arrhythmia. There are usually different ways to do this. Firstly, drug therapy regulates the heart's activity. Strict medical supervision is important here to ensure that there are no incorrect settings when administering the drugs. Secondly, a review of lifestyle habits is advisable. A regular health check is recommended as a basis. This includes a check of the heart's performance and a test of resilience during exercise, as sufficient physical activity is usually beneficial in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. Habits that are harmful to health such as smoking and the consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated drinks should be reduced and/or stopped. Relaxation exercises when under great stress and a change in attitude to life also help to keep blood pressure at a normal level and prevent dangerous constriction of the blood vessels. With the right information, many of these measures can be implemented independently. Therefore, in our consultation hours we offer the opportunity to ask all important questions about the risks of over-the-counter medications and nutritional supplements whose ingredients can trigger heart palpitations. Here you will also receive detailed advice about taking blood-thinning medications, which can atrial fibrillation Because atrial fibrillation promotes under certain circumstances the formation of dangerous blood clots, which can lead to Stroke being able to lead.
In general, in the case of a cardiac arrhythmia, the focus of treatment should always be on treating the underlying disease that caused it. For example, if diseases of the thyroid such as Graves' disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis are the triggering cause, these diseases should be treated primarily in order to get the cardiac arrhythmia under control.