What causes a racing heart?

The heart is the most important organ for maintaining our life. Its beating indicates that our body is still functioning. Generally, the heart rate of a normal person has a standard range, which is measured in medicine by the number of heart beats per minute. However, many people will experience accelerated heartbeats. For example, exercise will make people's heart rate increase. So what is the cause of accelerated heartbeats? The editor will explain the relevant content in detail.

Many people must have had this experience: suddenly feeling your heartbeat speed up, feeling panic and dizziness, which means you have premature heartbeat!

Premature heart beats mean heart beats caused by premature impulses from ectopic pacemakers. In layman's terms, sudden early heartbeats outside of regular heartbeats are called premature beats (premature beats).

What causes premature beats?

1. Premature beats can also occur in normal people. Some meridians of the heart or other organs can also cause premature beats. In addition, premature beats may be related to lifestyle habits. For example, people who are often easily excited are more likely to have premature beats, and people who often smoke and are often tired are more likely to have premature beats.

2. People who have the habit of alcoholism and often drink strong tea may be prone to premature beats. Premature beats can occur spontaneously without obvious triggers. In addition, some drugs can cause premature beats. For example, digitalis, quinidine, barium, etc. may induce premature beats after taking them.

3. In terms of diseases, for example, people with coronary heart disease may experience premature beats. People with myocarditis, hyperthyroidism, and mitral valve prolapse are also prone to premature beats. Premature beats may not cause any harm to the body, but severe cases may lead to some complications.

What to do if you have symptoms of premature beats?

Physiological premature beats are very common and can also occur in normal people. If you do not have other heart diseases, and have no family history of heart disease or congenital heart disease, you can ignore the occasional premature beats.

First: If you experience morning palpitations and arrhythmia, do not take it lightly. It is best to get checked out in time. Dynamic electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, myocardial enzymes, etc. are commonly used examination methods. Combined with symptoms, signs, medical history, age, etc., it is possible to determine whether there is an organic disease and take scientific and reasonable treatment measures.

Second: There are many possible causes of morning palpitations and arrhythmia, which can be divided into two categories: physiological and pathological. Those caused by physiological factors are generally not very dangerous and do not have a great impact on hemodynamics. They can usually be relieved after eliminating the inducing factors. For those with cardiac neurosis, consider following the doctor's advice for psychological adjustment.

Third: Those caused by pathological factors may be more dangerous. It is best to identify the primary disease in time, treat it in a targeted manner, and use drugs or non-drug means reasonably to improve the condition, relieve symptoms, and avoid accidents.

Fourth: If no abnormalities are found in the relevant examinations, it may not be a serious problem. You can start by adjusting your lifestyle to improve the symptoms of palpitations and arrhythmias when you wake up in the morning. Eat light and regular meals, do not overeat or overeat, and avoid spicy food. Quit smoking and drinking, and don't stay up late!