How To Treat An Arrhythmia

Vagal Maneuvers

Patients diagnosed with tachycardia can likely benefit from vagal maneuvers during treatment. This type of arrhythmia is a fast heartbeat that can make it seem as though the patient's heart is racing. Vagal maneuvers provide patients with the ability to stop the arrhythmia in some cases. These maneuvers can include such actions as the individual placing their face into ice water, straining and holding their breath while doing so, and coughing. Each of these actions affects the portion of their nervous system that directly manages their heartbeat, which should reduce their heartbeat and get rid of the arrhythmia. While this form of treatment is considered highly effective, it may not always provide relief for the arrhythmia a patient experiences.

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