Extrasystolia is the most common form of arrhythmia, in which there occur extraordinary shortening of the entire heart or its individual parts. This pathology increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation and sudden death. Frequent extrasystoles can lead to chronic failure of coronary, cerebral, renal circulation. Treatment of extrasystole depends on the form of the disease.
Treatment of functional extrasystole of the heart
An extrasystole of a functional nature in most cases does not require any treatment. Often, to get rid of unpleasant symptoms, it is necessary to exclude provoking factors. For this, as a rule, it is enough to abandon bad habits, as well as reduce the risk of stressful situations.
In some cases, sedative medications can be shown, as well as a general strengthening course of taking potassium and magnesium preparations.
Treatment of ventricular extrasystole
Patients with ventricular extrasystole, which is asymptomatic and without signs of an organic pathology of the heart, do not need special treatment. As a rule, such people are shown only observance of the following recommendations:
- A diet rich in potassium and magnesium salts.
- Exclusion of alcohol, strong tea and coffee, smoking.
- Increase in physical activity with a sedentary lifestyle.
In other cases, treatment is aimed at eliminating symptoms and preventing life-threatening arrhythmias. To treat this form of extrasystole, the following drugs are used:
- sedatives (phytopreparations or small doses of tranquilizers);
- ß-adrenoblockers (Anaprilin, Obsidan).
Often these measures are sufficient to achieve a good symptomatic effect, which is expressed in a decrease in the number of ventricular extrasystoles and the strength of postextrasystolic contractions.
In the case of diagnosing bradycardia, the treatment of ventricular extrasystole can be supplemented with the prescription of anticholinergic drugs (Bellataminal, Belloid, etc.).
In more severe cases, when the patient's well-being worsens significantly, and therapy with sedatives and ß-adrenoblockers does not have a sufficient effect, antiarrhythmic drugs (mexiletine, flecainide, amiodarone, etc.) are recommended. These drugs are selected by a cardiologist under ECG monitoring and Holter monitoring.
Treatment of ventricular extrasystole is indicated at the frequency of extrasystoles to 20 - 30 thousand per day, as well as in cases of inability or ineffectiveness of antiarrhythmic therapy.
Treatment of supraventricular (supraventricular) extrasystole
The principles of treatment of supraventricular extrasystole, including atrial, are similar to therapy of the ventricular form. As a rule, this form of arrhythmia does not break the pumping function of the heart, therefore, no specific treatment is required.
Treatment of ventricular extrasystole with folk remedies
Here are some effective recipes that will help improve well-being and normalize the heart rhythm without side effects.
Melissa infusion:
- To prepare the infusion, pour a tablespoon of melissa herb 500 ml of boiling water and let it brew.
- Filtered infusion take half the glass three times a day. The course of treatment is 2 - 3 months, after which it is necessary to take a break for a week and continue the treatment.
Alcoholic infusion of hawthorn :
- Pour 10 g of hawthorn fruit pour 100 ml of vodka and insist in a dark place for 10 days.
- Take the drug 10 drops three times daily before meals.
Black radish with honey:
- Mix in equal quantities the juice of black radish and honey.
- Take the medicine three times a day on a tablespoon.