Cardiac arrhythmia refers to abnormalities in the frequency, rhythm, site of origin, conduction speed, or sequence of excitation of the heart's beating, leading to symptoms such as palpitations and even syncope in patients. It is an important group of diseases in cardiovascular diseases, which can occur independently or in conjunction with other cardiovascular diseases. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, arrhythmia falls under the categories of "palpitations" and "chest bi-syndrome." It is believed that the pathogenesis of this condition is mainly due to exogenous or endogenous factors causing blockage in the heart meridians. The disease is located in the heart and is closely related to the dysfunction of the liver, spleen, and kidney.
Qi and Blood Deficiency Type: Symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia with frequent dreams, and a pale or sallow complexion; the tongue appears pale, and the pulse is thin and weak.
Heart Yin Deficiency Type: Symptoms include restless palpitations, internal heat and irritability, insomnia with frequent dreams, dizziness, tinnitus, red face, dry throat, sore waist, night sweats, and short and dark yellow urine; the tongue is red, with a thin yellow coating, and the pulse is thin and rapid.
Heart Deficiency and Gallbladder Restraint Type: Symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, frequent awakenings from dreams, susceptibility to startle and fear, restlessness, aversion to wind and spontaneous sweating, emotional unrest, and dislike of noise and commotion; the tongue appears pale, and the pulse is thin and weak.
Heart Yang Deficiency Type: Symptoms include palpitations, shortness of breath, pale complexion, lack of energy, and a feeling of agitation, with low voice and weak breathing, which become more pronounced after exertion, chest tightness, worsening at night, aversion to cold and preference for warmth, and clear and profuse urination; the tongue is pale, with a white coating, and the pulse is deep and slow.
Heart Vessel Obstruction Type: Symptoms include palpitations, chest tightness, occasional chest pain, pain that feels like a needle prick, or radiating pain to the back or upper limbs, and cyanosis of the lips and nails; the tongue may have petechiae or ecchymosis, and the pulse is choppy or has arrhythmias.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
1. Patients should pay attention to their diet and daily routine, with a preference for light food, avoiding fatty and sweet flavors, and quitting bad habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol. 2. Maintain a good mood and avoid extreme emotions such as excessive joy, sadness, and excitement.