Treatment Options For Bigeminy

Get Sufficient Sleep

Getting sufficient sleep is critical for a healthy heart. Experts recommend getting at least seven hours of uninterrupted sleep each day. If individuals experience problems getting adequate sleep, they are at a higher risk for coronary and cardiovascular issues, including bigeminy, regardless of their weight, age, and habits, including how much they exercise.

But why is sleep so important to heart health? Scientific studies have established not getting enough sleep can disrupt normal biological processes in the body such as blood pressure, glucose metabolism, and inflammation. Oversleeping can also disrupt these processes.

Remember, just like other organs in the body, the heart needs ample time to rest and perform repairs. Although the heart does not stop beating, its activity reduces when individuals get sufficient sleep. During this time, the body can perform repairs on the heart as individuals get ready for another busy day. A lack of sleep can cause fatigue to cardiac muscles since they are required to extra hard for longer periods. This can, in turn, weaken these muscles, leading to bigeminy.

Keep reading for more information on preventing and treating bigeminy.