Topic > Arrhythmia Essay - 773

This condition can be treated in various ways depending on the "type and frequency of arrhythmias, associated symptoms... and the presence of structural heart disease" (Cleveland Clinic, 2014). Some patients may not need treatment, as they show no symptoms, as this condition can sometimes be eliminated naturally during the first year of life, but it may still be necessary to have regular appointments with the doctor so that patients can be monitored. If symptoms are prevalent, different treatment methods include a pacemaker, defibrillator, surgery, and medications. Medications: There are several medications that can be prescribed to treat arrhythmias, but it mainly depends on the patient and the severity of the condition. know exactly which drug will work for them. Some of the medications for arrhythmias include "medicines such as adenosine, antiarrhythmic drugs, and amiodarone that can be used to control or prevent a fast heartbeat" ("Wolff-Parkinson-white syndrome: Medlineplus"). The downside of these drugs is that they are very powerful and although they can help resolve the symptoms of WPW syndrome, they can end up damaging other important organs in the patient's body as well. In my brother's case, it turned out that he had been suffering from WPW syndrome since he was in my mother's womb. My mother was given Amiodarone, a drug that relaxes the heart muscles and makes the heart beat more slowly, during pregnancy. After my brother was born, he had to take Amiodarone (initial dose: 25 mg every 12 hours) for about five years. This was of concern to doctors because this drug is known to have dangerous long-term side effects; Amiodarone “has been associated with toxicity involving the lungs, thyroid gland, liver, eyes, skin, and nerves...... middle of paper......nt for the early diagnosis of several illnesses. While they have been quite effective in the past, they need to be updated and improved so they can detect a wider range of diseases. Among these checks, an emphasis should be placed on checking for congenital heart defects, especially those that are difficult to detect. This should be a priority because a child with CCHD may be at risk in the future. Additionally, children who have a heart disease such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome are at increased risk. In these cases, early diagnosis is essential to eliminate this type of condition. This way, appropriate treatment can be administered at a younger age and offer a more permanent solution to eliminate the condition, such as surgery. If the root of these types of diseases could be eliminated now, future generations can have a better quality and guarantee of healthy life.