Nervous Sytem and Arrhythmias

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the relationship between the autonomic nervous system and arrhythmias?
My doctors concluded that I had sick sinus syndrome and installed a pacemaker late last year. Soon after, I exhibited anxiety problems and had to take diazepam (Valium) to manage. At present, the heart appears to operate on its own (last check: PM used 7%), and blood pressures and heart rate are normal. However, without Valium a slight anxiety attack can lead to arrhythmias. It seems to suggest that a malfunction autonomic nervous system which can lead to sick sinus syndrome. Thank you in advance for your comments.

3 Comments

Diazepam

by Roys - 2014-05-12 07:05:16

Don't take Diazepam or any Benzodiazepines for more than 2 weeks. Do some research, google Benzodiazepines: how they work and how to withdraw, by Professor C Heather Ashton. Doctors won't tell you how bad the long term use is. I took Diazepam for anxiety in 1970 and am still on it.
Cheers
Roy

Stress and the heart

by IAN MC - 2014-05-12 07:05:50

Hi Al I think it has always been known that emotional stress and anxiety are common trigger factors for cardiac arrhythmias ( others include caffeine and alcohol)

If you are interested in the physiological background to this phenomenon then try googling "Stress and arrhythmias".There are loads of theories which I hope you understand more clearly than I do !

Best of luck

Ian


Try this..

by Duke999 - 2014-05-13 08:05:00

I suggest you look into Magnesium. Magnesium is an important mineral that your heart needs and it has a calming effect. I think you will appreciate my suggestion.
I wish you well on this journey.

Duke

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