Arrhythmia is a medical condition where the heart doesn’t beat normally. It might beat too fast, too slow, or in an uneven pattern. A healthy heart usually beats in a steady rhythm, but with arrhythmia, this regular pattern is disrupted. It can happen for many reasons, like stress, heart problems, or certain medical conditions. Some arrhythmias are harmless, while others might need treatment to keep the heart healthy.
Arrhythmia is a health condition where the heart does not beat in a regular rhythm. It is important for everyone to understand what causes arrhythmia, how it can be diagnosed, and the best ways to manage it. Below are the main causes.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): The electrical signals of the heart can be damaged by narrowed or occluded coronary arteries.
Heart Valve Disorders: Dysfunctions in the heart valves will distort both the electrical system and blood flow in the heart.
Congenital Heart Defects: These structural defects in the heart that and can cause Arrhythmias.
Myocardial Infarction / Heart Attack: Abnormal electrical pathways can develop as a complication of damage to the heart muscle secondary to a myocardial infarction.
Electrolyte disturbances: Abnormal amounts of electrolytes like potassium, sodium, calcium, or magnesium may alter the electrical activity of the heart.
Medications: Beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, and some antidepressants may cause or worsen Arrhythmias.
Stress / Accelerated Anxious States: Stress and anxiety raise adrenal-line and other stress hormones, which may lead to Arrhythmias.
Arrhythmia can cause various kinds of symptoms that may be mild or serious, depending on the severity of the underlying condition. Some of the common symptoms are mentioned below:
Experiencing unusual weariness or weakness even after getting enough sleep.
People with Arrhythmia may have periods of unconsciousness as a result of their brains receiving less blood. This condition is often known as syncope.
Experiencing a sensation that your heart is fluttering, beating or racing.
Sweating continuously while feeling dizziness and/or rapid heartbeat.
It is otherwise known as shortness of breath, which mostly occurs with physical activity.
Some patients will have soreness or pain in the chest area which may radiate to other parts of the body such as the jaw, neck, back and arms.
In sinus Arrhythmia, the time interval between successive heartbeats is dependent on the respiratory cycle, is generally not serious and is mostly seen in children and young individuals. It is causes generally include respiratory sinus Arrhythmia, non-respiratory sinus Arrhythmia and ventricular sinus Arrhythmia. The symptoms of these conditions include palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, tiredness, and loss of consciousness among others. These conditions can be precipitated by heart disease, injury to the head or neck or drug side effects.
A scientific evidence-based treatment for Arrhythmia at Jiva Ayurveda. The treatment programs are designed to cure the disease from the root and not just the symptoms and would be concerned with stability, balance, and the kind of holistic healing.
Ayurvedic Medicine with HACCP Certification: These scientifically formulated mixtures of active ingredients help in emotional balance and help to heal the individual on their own.
Mindfulness practice: Yoga and meditation are soft approaches to achieving general wellness and mental health.
Ayurvedic treatments: It includes Panchakarma massages and other therapy massages that promote emotional well-being and detoxification.
Diet and Lifestyle Counseling: Make dietary and behavioural changes that will help improve health according to specialists’ recommendations.
The problems associated with Arrhythmia can be effectively treated by the usage of HACCP-certified ayurvedic medicines from Jiva Ayurveda. The following plants are commonly used for the formulation of Ayurvedic medicines:
Withania somnifera or ashwagandha: It is a heart-healing herb that balances the energies of the body by reducing stress and anxiety.
Sankhapushpi or Convolvulus pluricaulis: It helps in providing relief from the condition of palpitations due to its heart-soothing abilities.
Arjuna or Terminalia Arjuna: It is a plant which helps in strengthening the cardiac muscles and improving the blood circulation, thereby protecting the heart.
Boerhavia diffusa: It is known as punarnava in the vernacular which is a rejuvenating herb that helps in reducing fluid retention which in turn improves the functioning of the heart.
Dalchini, or cinnamon tamala: It is a spice that provides a warming effect which facilitates the flow of blood and reduces inflammation.
Choti Elaichi or Elettaria cardamomum: It is extremely popular due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cardioprotective properties.
Arrhythmia is a medical term used to describe a cardiovascular condition involving an irregular heartbeat. This could mean that the heart beats too quickly i.e. tachycardia or too slowly i.e. bradycardia or at an irregular pace altogether. Other potential causes include diseases, medications, lifestyle habits, family history, or other medical complications.
ICD 10 is the 10th revision done during the international classification of Diseases in which unspecified Arrhythmia was classified under code I49.9.
On an ECG, Sinus Arrhythmia is characterised by an irregular heartbeat or heart rate that corresponds to the respiratory cycle.
Sinus bradycardia with Sinus Arrhythmia is a condition characterised by the slowness in the heartbeat due to asymmetrical intervals of heartbeats.
Tachycardia is the condition when the heart beats faster than normal i.e. 100 beats per minute whereas Bradycardia is the condition of the heart when it has less than 60 beats per minute.
It is the type of Arrhythmia that occurs above the ventricles in the region of atria i.e. the upper chambers of the heart.
These Arrhythmias may be harmless or even life-threatening and vary according to the type and the level of severity. The most common harmless Arrhythmias are sinus Arrhythmias, premature atrial and ventricular contractions, potentially dangerous atrial fibrillation (AFib) and atrial flutter, whereas the life-threatening Arrhythmia are ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF).
Foetal Arrhythmia is just a form of abnormal rhythm in the foetal heart - it might result from abnormalities of electrical signals, structural heart defects, electrolyte imbalances, restricted blood flow, inflammation, and even other external factors like caffeine intake, anxiety, and certain medication.
Arrhythmia can be treated by HACCP-certified ayurvedic medicines from Jiva Ayurveda. The commonly used herbs include Withania somnifera, sankhapushpi, Arjuna, Boerhavia diffusa, Dalchini, and Elettaria cardamomum. These plants regulate body energies, tone the cardiac muscles, protect the heart, improve blood flow, and strengthen the heart.
These medicines have several side effects such as headaches, nausea, and constipation and can result in skin allergy. Therefore, it is recommended to take the supervision of a licensed Ayurvedic specialist.
