Elderly people with rapid heartbeat should seek medical attention to control their heart rate and identify the cause of the problem, and receive medication or surgery.
The normal resting heart rate is usually 60-100 beats per minute, but if it exceeds 100 beats per minute, it is considered as tachycardia. When an elderly person experiences unrelieved tachycardia without a cause, he or she should consult a doctor in a timely manner to determine whether it is sinus tachycardia or atrial fibrillation or other rapid arrhythmia through an electrocardiogram (ECG), and if necessary, a 24-hour ambulatory electrocardiogram (ECG) can be performed to make a clear diagnosis.
At the same time, under the guidance of the doctor to take medication, according to the type of tachycardia to choose the appropriate drugs to control the heart rate, and need to be regularly reviewed during the drug treatment. At the same time, cardiac ultrasound and other relevant examinations can be carried out to further determine the cause of the disease and standardize the diagnosis and treatment for the primary cause of the disease.
It is recommended to consult a professional doctor in time to receive standardized diagnosis and treatment.