Sinus tachycardia during pregnancy: Early diagnosis and treatment is needed

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The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital

1. What is the sinus tachycardia during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the mother's body will have a lot of changes to be able to adapt to the development of the fetus during pregnancy. For the circulatory system, women also have significant changes, including a typical arrhythmia, a faster-than-normal heartbeat called sinus tachycardia.
In a normal state and without any disease, the sinus rhythm is in the range of 60-100 beats/min. With sinus tachycardia during pregnancy, the measured heart rate is usually about 10 beats / minute faster than normal (at 70-110 beats / minute). In addition, some symptoms may accompany sinus tachycardia such as shortness of breath during pregnancy, palpitations, palpitations, weakness, fatigue... So when there are any suspicious symptoms Pregnant women need to go to reputable medical facilities to be examined as soon as possible.

2. Does sinus tachycardia during pregnancy have any effect?

Some women during pregnancy, the body will increase some activities to provide a large amount of blood to maintain the body's stability as well as provide energy to nourish the fetus, so it can Presenting sinus tachycardia in these conditions is inevitable. At this time, the pregnant woman does not need treatment, but the body will automatically recover after a period of heart palpitations.
On the contrary, if the mother has sinus tachycardia with other circulatory symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, palpitations ... or the mother has a history of cardiovascular diseases or disorders Previously arrhythmia should be examined and diagnosed sinus tachycardia at medical facilities, from which timely treatment measures will be taken.
Sinus tachycardia during pregnancy, if not treated properly and promptly, can cause anemia in the body's organs and supply to the fetus. heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest, endangering the life of the mother and fetus.
Therefore, when diagnosing a patient with sinus tachycardia during pregnancy, it is necessary to apply the following ways:
Treat antiarrhythmic drugs as prescribed by the doctor Do not worry, stress too much to limit the occurrence of episodes of sinus tachycardia Strong cough to let the air flow from the alveoli cause pressure on the chest, slow down the heart rate Maintain a healthy balanced diet by supplementing foods containing many vitamins such as bananas, apples..., limit the use of foods and drinks with stimulant ingredients such as coffee, solid tea, alcohol, tobacco... Use cold water on the face, neck or can take a cold shower to reduce the heart rate. Perform the Valsalva maneuver, which means that the patient needs to close his mouth, cover his nose and ears with his hands, take a deep breath and force his breath out to stimulate the vagus nerve to regulate the heart rate again. initial state. Patients can also practice taking deep breaths and exhaling slowly to reduce heart rate, while also reducing anxiety and palpitations. This method needs to be maintained every day so that the patient can self-regulate his breathing, thereby regulating a stable heart rate. Although the patient is not allowed to exercise too hard, the patient also needs to have a moderate and regular exercise regimen. If you exercise regularly and with reasonable intensity, your heart muscle will be healthy, your health will also improve and even prevent some other diseases. Absolutely do not use any medicine or food without a specific prescription from the treating doctor because it can affect the growth and development of the fetus, especially during the last 3 months of pregnancy. . Always keep a cheerful, optimistic spirit and have a reasonable work and study regimen, get enough sleep to keep the body energized, avoid overwork of the heart leading to sinus tachycardia.

Not only the elderly or young children have sinus tachycardia, but women during pregnancy can also experience this condition known as sinus tachycardia during pregnancy. It can be physiological or pathological sinus tachycardia, but patients should not be subjective but need to carefully observe the warning symptoms. Especially for pregnant women, if the heart rate is fast, with signs of nervousness, palpitations, weakness, fatigue - it is necessary to go to a medical facility immediately, to avoid dangerous complications later.

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