To quickly control the tachycardia, which can be accompanied by tiredness and shortness of breath, it is advised to take a deep breath for 3 to 5 minutes or to put cool water on the face to calm down.
However, to normalize the accelerated heartbeat, accompanied by discomfort and feeling of faint it is important to lie down and call an ambulance by calling 192, especially when the tachycardia happens at rest, such as during sleep, for example.
Check the heart rate that is considered normal at each age.
What to do to normalize heart rate
Some techniques that may help normalize your heart rate are:
- Stand and bend the trunk towards the legs;
- Coughing hard 5 times;
- Blow out slowly with the mouth half-closed 5 times;
- Take a deep breath, inhaling through the nose and slowly pouring air through the mouth 5 times;
- Count the numbers from 60 to 0, slowly and looking up.
Even when tachycardia is emotional being caused by anxiety, fear, fright or stress these techniques can help. See the other symptoms that may indicate physical and emotional stress.
After using these techniques, the symptoms of tachycardia such as chest heaviness, palpitations, rapid breathing and weakness will start to subside, eventually disappearing after a few minutes. In these cases, even if tachycardia is controlled, it is important to avoid foods or drinks that increase heart rate, such as chocolate, coffee or energy drinks, such as Red Bull.
If the tachycardia lasts more than 30 minutes, it is recommended to go to the ER to diagnose the problem and initiate appropriate treatment, which may include the use of medicines directly in the vein.
Remedies to control tachycardia
Medications to control tachycardia, such as Amiodarone or Flecainide, are usually used when you have a condition that causes sinus tachycardia and should therefore only be taken under the guidance of a cardiologist.
However, some anxiolytic medicines, such as Xanax or Diazepam, can help control tachycardia, especially when it is triggered by stressful situations. Usually, these medications are prescribed by the doctor as SOS, especially in people who have anxiety.
When to go to the doctor
It is recommended to go immediately to the emergency room or consult the cardiologist when the tachycardia:
- It takes more than 30 minutes to disappear;
- There are symptoms such as chest pain radiating to the left arm, headache, or shortness of breath;
- It comes up more than 2 times a week.
In these cases, tests such as an electrocardiogram are usually done to identify the cause of the tachycardia and the cardiologist advises the appropriate treatment.
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