▲Irregular heart rhythm will cause symptoms of palpitations and chest tightness. Seek medical examination as soon as possible; the picture is a situational photo, and the characters in the picture have nothing to do with this article. (Photo provided by Yan Qunfang)
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Some people come to see a doctor because of irregular heartbeats. In addition to checking to find out the cause, the medicines that individuals are currently taking may also be one of the reasons for the heartbeat.
The human heart can beat regularly. It is caused by the conduction between the atrium and the ventricle to cause normal contraction, and the blood is sent out. If the heartbeat speed or rhythm is abnormal, it is called arrhythmia, and there will be palpitations, chest tightness, dizziness, Symptoms such as fainting and breathing difficulties may be at risk of sudden death if not actively treated.
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An electrocardiogram should be done to clarify possible causes
The first step in treatment, of course, is to find out the cause, because the arrhythmia may be a problem with the conduction system of the heart circuit, or it may be caused by heart diseases such as high blood pressure and coronary arteries, so it is recommended to do an electrocardiogram to clarify what kind of The cause, and then the right medicine, including the installation of a heart rhythm regulator, or the removal of abnormal current conduction paths by electrical burns.
But sometimes it is the medicine you take that causes you to have arrhythmia. For example, taking diuretics may affect the balance of electrolytes in the body and cause arrhythmia. Others are antifungal drugs, antitumor drugs, psychoactive drugs Medical drugs, bronchodilators, gastrointestinal motility agents, macrocyclic antibiotics, and fluoroquinolones antibiotics all have the potential to induce arrhythmia. In addition, the drugs used to treat arrhythmias themselves can also cause New symptoms of arrhythmia appear, so you need to be careful when you use them, especially when these different types of drugs are used in combination, and the risk is higher.
Tea, cola, and coffee can also affect heart rhythm
In fact, not only drugs can induce arrhythmia, but commonly consumed foods, such as tea, cola, and coffee, can also affect the autonomic nervous system, thereby changing the heart rhythm. Therefore, those who are more sensitive, please take it in moderation.
Therefore, if you are using these related drugs and have risk factors such as electrolyte imbalance and cardiac structural disease, if you feel any discomfort following taking the drug, please take the initiative to respond to the doctor or pharmacist to clarify the relevant reasons. If it cannot be ruled out as a drug The factors that cause it can also help to adjust the medication as soon as possible to reduce the possible precipitating factors.
(The author is a pharmacist at Miaoli Weigong Memorial Hospital)
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