Question
What could be the causes of a fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure?
Answer
General treatment includes: 1. Combine work and rest, maintain good sleep, avoid tension and emotional stress, and consider using tranquilizers. 2. Reduce sodium intake and increase the intake of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. 3. Control weight, as weight loss can help lower blood pressure for overweight individuals. 4. Control other cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as smoking and high cholesterol. In terms of medication treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be used individually or in combination with β-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and other antihypertensive drugs based on the patient’s characteristics.