Therapy for sinus tachycardia depends on the cause.
General measures
- Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use).
- Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).
- Limited caffeine consumption (max 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea).
- Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
- Avoidance of psychosocial stress:
- Anxiety
- Mental tension
- Avoidance of excessive physical exertion
Operative therapy
- Surgical sinus node modification – for inappropriate sinus tachycardia* (IAST) as a last resort therapy.
- Catheter ablation – for inadequate sinus tachycardia (Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia: IAST) in drug refractory cases.
* For more on IAST, see differential diagnoses.
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are advised:
- Flu vaccination
- Pneumococcal vaccination
Regular checkups
- Regular medical checkups
Nutritional medicine
- Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
- Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
- Other specific dietary recommendations depending on the cause of sinus tachycardia.
- Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis.
- See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
- Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.
Psychotherapy
- Stress management, if necessary
- Detailed information on psychosomatics (including stress management) can be obtained from us.
