causes and treatment of irregular heartbeat
Certain substances can contribute to an abnormal/irregular heartbeat, including: Caffeine; Tobacco; Alcohol; Cold and cough medications; Appetite suppressants; Psychotropic drugs (used to treat certain mental illnesses) Antiarrhythmics (paradoxically, the same drugs used to treat arrhythmia can also cause arrhythmia.
Treatment goals. Especially for people with AFib, prevent blood clots from forming to reduce stroke risk; Control your heart rate within a relatively normal range; Restore a normal heart rhythm, if possible; Treat heart disease/condition that may be causing arrhythmia; Reduce other risk factors for heart disease and stroke; Learn about: