Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling some pain in my chest area, coming and going, with no other symptoms. I went to the hospital for an ECG and found that there's some irregular heartbeat. I'd like to consult on how to treat chest pain caused by irregular heartbeat.Doctor's answer:
Arrhythmia is divided into many different types, and it depends on whether it is sinus arrhythmia or other types of arrhythmia. Based on the type of arrhythmia, specific predictions should be made. Generally, arrhythmia will not cause clinical diagnostic symptoms, meaning there is no sensation, and it is only discovered during health check-ups. In this case, treatment is not required. Once arrhythmia presents other symptoms, such as chest tightness or palpitations, intervention is necessary. Then, intervention should be carried out based on the type of arrhythmia and the speed of the heart rate. If severe chest pain occurs, sublingual nitroglycerin or Salvia miltiorrhiza injection should be taken. If necessary, it is recommended to revisit the hospital for follow-up.