How to Overcome a Fast Heartbeat

The diagnosis of heart palpitations is usually made by a doctor through an intensive examination because not all heart palpitations occur due to certain diseases. Treatment of palpitations also depends on the causative factor.

1. Consequences of Lifestyle

For heart palpitations resulting from unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking and consuming alcoholic/highly caffeinated drinks, patients are advised to change their lifestyle by consuming healthy foods and drinks and exercising.

2. Emotional Factors

Meanwhile, for heart palpitations due to psychological/emotional factors, such as panic attacks or excessive anxiety, the doctor will advise the patient to relax and refer him to a psychologist for further consultation.

3. Disease Factor

If the factor is the result of a certain disease, of course the doctor will refer him to a poly specialist and get medicine until treatment is according to the condition of the disease. For patients who experience palpitations as a result of using certain drugs, it is advisable to stop taking these drugs.