Irregular
heartbeat during menopause
Irregular
heartbeat, also medically known as arrhythmia is quite a common symptom of
menopause and are experienced by most woman approaching menopause.
Although
this is quite normal during menopause, most women get a freight and may
think that something is terribly wrong.
About arrhythmia
Arrhythmia
occurs when the heart starts beating faster (tachycardia: tachy=fast) or
more forcefully. This is normal, but it causes the woman to become
more aware of her own heart and might be alarming at first.
Heart
function
Heart
rhythm is coordinated by the heart's own electrical system. With each
heartbeat, an electrical impulse begins at the sinus or sinoatrial (SA)
node, the heart's natural pacemaker. The SA node produces the electrical
impulses, which set the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. The impulse
spreads through the right and left atrial walls, causing them to contract
and force blood into the ventricles. This impulse reaches the atrioventricular
(AV) node, which acts as an electrical bridge carrying impulses from the
atria to the ventricles after a brief delay.
From
the AV node, the impulse travels through a fiber pathway that sends the
impulse into the ventricles causing them to contract. The contraction
forces blood out of the heart to the lungs and body and the semilunar
valves close.
In
most adults, the normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute.
When the heart rate is above 100, it is considered to be a
tachycardia.
Symptoms
of an arrhythmia
An
arrhythmia can occur at any time of the day or night and can last for a
few seconds to a few minutes. This usually does not continue for
long periods of time and will not give the sufferer a feeling of impending
doom like in the case of a heart attack.
Some
of the most common symptoms of an arrhythmia is:
Causes
of an arrhythmia
During
menopause, the most common cause of irregular heartbeat is fluctuations in
estrogen levels. Other medical conditions can also cause or contribute to
irregular heartbeat and should you not be satisfied, please consult a
medical practitioner as soon as possible.
Low
levels of estrogen will cause overstimulation of the sympathetic autonomic
nervous system which will cause irregular heartbeat or palpitations
Although
changes in estrogen are the most common cause of irregular heartbeat
during menopause, other medical conditions and medications can also cause
or contribute to irregular heartbeat. Some of these causes includes
fever, anemia, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, hyperventilation,
medication, low levels of oxygen in the blood, exercise, cocaine and even
something as common as caffeine.
When
to call a doctor
Irregular
heartbeat may be cause for concern if experienced in addition to other
symptoms. Women who experience irregular heartbeat accompanied by a loss
of consciousness, shortness of breath, chest pain, unexplained sweating,
or dizziness should seek immediate medical attention. A pulse over 100
beats per minute in the absence of anxiety, fever, or exercise should be
discussed with a health care professional.
Experts also
recommend that a doctor be consulted in the following cases:
-
New or different
heart palpitations are experienced.
-
If Extra heart
beats, over six per minute or coming in clusters of three or more,
are felt.
-
Risk factors of
heart disease are present (diabetes, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol).
-
For women who
experience irregular heartbeat for the first time, it is a good idea
to speak with a health care professional to rule out any serious
conditions.
Please
read on to learn more about irregular heartbeat treatment options.
Treatment
for irregular heartbeat
When
treating any condition, we are always looking for the least invasive
treatment with the smallest chance of unwanted side effects. During
menopause, the best treatment for irregular heartbeat or any other
symptoms of menopause is to treat the cause of the problem. This means
rectifying the hormonal imbalance will surely relieve the unwanted
arrhythmia and all other symptoms of menopause.
Lifestyle
changes can help to reduce the incidence of irregular heartbeat during
menopause. Reducing intake of caffeine can significantly
reduce heart palpitations. Limiting consumption of stimulants,
cigarettes, and alcohol can also treat irregular
heartbeat.
While
these lifestyle changes can greatly reduce the incidence and intensity of
irregular heartbeat, they are unable to get at the root cause of hormonal
imbalance.
The
best way to combat the hormonal imbalance would be by mixing lifestyle
changes and alternative medicines. While a woman makes lifestyle changes
and try to live and eat more healthy, she can also take certain herbs that
help to stimulate natural production of hormones, particularly estrogen.
Since the incontinence are caused by a hormonal imbalance, it can be
treated very effectively with alternative medicine that restores your
hormonal balance.
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