Patient's question:
My sister noticed that she would faint after running during physical education class. She often feels out of breath during excessive activity or excitement. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was said that she has an irregular heartbeat. She is still young, so is this condition serious? How is an irregular heartbeat treated?Doctor's answer:
This is normal. Sinus rhythm is the normal heart rate of the human body, indicating that the pacemaker is located in the sinoatrial node. Irregular heartbeat refers to the uneven initiation of impulses by the sinoatrial node. This is a normal phenomenon and not a disease. Most people will experience irregular heartbeat symptoms again, so it does not require treatment. As for the previously occurred atrioventricular block, it mainly depends on the underlying causes. If it is due to acute myocarditis, treatment is necessary. If it is just a conduction block, treatment is not required.