Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Paroxysmal supraventricular (supranventicular) tachycardia manifests itself in the increase in heart rate to 140-240 beats per minute while maintaining the right rhythm of heartbeat. The attack occurs as a result of a repeated pulse in the upper heart department and circular circulation of excitation through the myocardium, and last from instants to several days.

Diagnosis of the disease

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia on the ECG is fixed as:

• deformation of the tooth P;
• layering of the tooth P on T;
• unchanged ventricular complexes;
• correct, but sharply accelerated rhythm.

As additional methods of examination, ultrasound and tomography can be used.

This disease is rarely associated with organic lesions of the heart muscle or a violation of the function of the left ventricle, and therefore specialists usually give a positive prognosis in the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.

Emergency care for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

To stop an attack of PNT, the following methods are used:

1. Retention of breath on inspiration with simultaneous tension of the abdominal press.
2. Immersion in cold face water with a 15-minute breath hold.
3. Pressing on the right carotid artery while the patient lies on the back.
4. Careful pressure on the eyeballs.
5. Applying dry ice to the neck.

Drug therapy is the use of medications:

• Verapamil , adenosine triphosphate (intravenously administered);
• Novokainamid with a solution of glucose or Metazone;
• Aymalin;
• Amiodarone;
• Digoxin;
• Dizopyramide;
• Propranol.

With a sharp decrease in pressure, the following treatment methods are prescribed:

• electropulse therapy;
• cardiac pacing with a probe electrode.

Operation with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

The severe course of the disease and the resistance to the medicines used are indications for a surgical operation. It is aimed at eliminating abnormal sources of rhythm with the help of laser radiation, current effects, etc. or the installation of a pacemaker, which automatically turns on during an attack and ceases to function after restoring the heart rhythm.

Herbal treatment for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

The treatment of PNT is aided by traditional medicine. Effective infusions based on:

• love;
• berries of the viburnum;
• rose hips;
• the root of valerian;
• motherwort;
• hawthorn.