The doctor named the popular causes of arrhythmia

By 2036, the number of patients with atrial fibrillation may reach 3.5 million. Cardiac arrhythmias range from temporary and harmless to chronic conditions that threaten stroke, heart attack, and sudden death. Nikita Safonov, a doctor and cardiovascular surgeon at the Department of Surgical Treatment of Complex Rhythm Disorders, told Izvestia about this on August 12.

According to him, obesity creates a chronic burden on the cardiovascular system, provoking inflammatory processes and disrupting the activity of the atria. Overweight people over the age of 40 have almost twice the risk of developing arrhythmia compared to those who maintain a normal body weight.

"Even moderate weight loss significantly reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular complications and normalizes blood pressure," explains Safonov.

Psychoemotional disorders are another significant risk factor. Chronic stress, depression, and anxiety disrupt the functioning of the nervous system that regulates the heart rate. At the same time, the arrhythmia itself increases anxiety, worsens sleep and reduces the quality of life, creating a vicious circle. Without taking into account the psychological state of the patient, the treatment of arrhythmia may not be effective enough, the specialist warns.

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Genetic predisposition and age play an equally important role. The presence of arrhythmias or strokes in close relatives significantly increases individual risks. In elderly patients, chronic rhythm disturbances can impair cerebral blood flow, increasing the likelihood of developing dementia.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of arrhythmia that is often asymptomatic. AF creates conditions for blood clots to form and dramatically increases the risk of stroke. The modern treatment method is radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates the focus of arrhythmia.

"This technology makes it possible not only to control the symptoms, but to completely rid most patients of atrial fibrillation," Safonov notes.

The expert emphasizes that timely diagnosis and an integrated approach to the treatment of arrhythmia, taking into account concomitant diseases, can significantly improve the prognosis and quality of life of patients. Special attention should be paid to weight control, psychoemotional state and regular cardiological examinations, especially in the presence of a hereditary predisposition.

Earlier, on August 1, Alexander Umnov, a lecturer at the Department of Surgery at the Medical Faculty of the State University of Education, said that the causes and conditions of heart disease are diverse and complex, and the consequences of such abnormalities can have different effects on the health of other important organs.

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