How to Treat Palpitations

Treatment of palpitations requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors including causes, symptoms, age, and medical history, and should be conducted under a doctor's guidance. Main treatment methods include: 1. Medication therapy: Commonly used medications include beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol) to suppress sympathetic nervous activity and reduce heart rate; antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., amiodarone) for treating various types of tachyarrhythmias; and specific medications such as antihypertensive agents (e.g., calcium channel blockers like amlodipine) for conditions like hypertension-related heart disease. 2. Psychological therapy: For palpitations caused by psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, depression), psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy can help alleviate symptoms. 3. Non-pharmacological therapy: This includes lifestyle modifications such as maintaining regular作息 patterns, engaging in appropriate physical activity (e.g., walking, jogging), dietary control (low salt, low sugar, low caffeine intake), and stress reduction. 4. Surgical therapy: For certain arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia, surgical approaches including radiofrequency ablation or implantation of cardiac pacemakers may be employed. 5. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Based on the TCM principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment, comprehensive approaches such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, and auricular acupuncture are used to manage palpitations.