Get To Know More About Aritmia Risks On World Heart Day

Illustration of arrhythmia. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - World Heart Day is celebrated every September 29 is an important momentum to increase public awareness of various cardiovascular diseases. One that often escapes attention is arithmetic, namely heart rhythm disturbances that can befall anyone.

Aritmia occurs when the electricity signal that regulates the heartbeat does not work properly. This condition makes the heart beat too fast, too slowly, or even irregular.

There are also several common types of arrhythmias, including atrium fibrillation (AFib), takicardia supraventricular (SVT), bradicardia, to vendor fibrillation (VFib) which is a medical emergency condition because it can cause sudden cardiac arrest.

Not all arrhythmias are dangerous. There are mild arrhythmias, such as several types of takicardia or bradicardia that generally do not cause serious symptoms. However, there are also heavy arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation (VFib) which can cause the heart to stop pumping blood and lead to sudden cardiac arrest.

According to dr. Daniel Tanubudi, SpJP-FIHA, Heart Specialist & Blood Vessel Eka Hospital BSD, the public needs to be more sensitive to early symptoms. palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, to fatigue are often associated with ordinary fatigue. In fact, these signs can be a signal of serious problems in the heart.

"Arrhythmia treatment cannot only depend on drugs. A healthy lifestyle plays a very important role in keeping the heart rhythm stable. Regular exercise and balanced diet will greatly help reduce the risk of complications," he explained.

The risk factors for arrhythmias themselves are quite diverse, ranging from unhealthy lifestyles such as excessive caffeine consumption, alcohol, and smoking, to certain medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, or a history of heart disease in the family.

Although not all arithmetics are dangerous, the public still needs to be vigilant. Light Aritmia may only cause complaints for a moment, but severe arrhythmias such as VFib could threaten lives in just a matter of minutes if not treated immediately. To ensure heart condition, examinations such as EKG and other medical tests are needed.

"Recognizing symptoms from an early age and consulting a doctor is the main key. Do not delay the examination if there are suspicious complaints," said Dr. Daniel.