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If you have tachycardia or any type of heart disease, it's important to take steps to keep your heart healthy. Steps include lifestyle changes such as eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and not smoking or using tobacco.
To manage a tachycardia episode at home or while you’re going about your day, stop and rest for 5-10 minutes or until your heart slows down. You can also try stress-reducing techniques, such as yoga or meditation, to help slow down your heart when you’re stressed or anxious.
Treatment for tachycardia may include specific actions or movements, medicine, cardioversion, or surgery to control a rapid heartbeat. Types. There are many different types of tachycardia. Sinus tachycardia refers to a usual increase in the heart rate often caused by exercise or stress.
You can reduce your risk of tachycardia in the following ways: Manage your high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Stop smoking and/or using tobacco products.
How do you fix tachycardia? The fix might be as simple as lifestyle changes: cut down on caffeine and alcohol, and get more sleep. You may need medicine.
If you have supraventricular tachycardia, a heart-healthy lifestyle is an important part of your treatment plan. Try these tips to keep the heart healthy: Don't smoke. Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. If you smoke and can't quit, talk to your care team about programs or treatments that can help.
Use our blood pressure/pulse tracker (PDF). Certain substances can contribute to an abnormal heartbeat, such as: Smoking. Long-term excessive alcohol use. Medications used to treat certain mental illnesses. Medications to treat abnormal heart rhythms. The same medicines used to treat arrhythmias can also cause abnormal heart rhythms.