Structural Heart Disease
Structural heart disease is a condition in which the heart muscle is abnormal. The heart’s structure can be altered by valves that don’t work properly, birth defects, or diseases such as coronary artery disease. When the heart’s structure is abnormal, it can lead to electrical problems. One of these electrical problems is ventricular tachycardia.
Structural heart disease leads to ventricular tachycardia in two ways. First, electrolytes are minerals that dissociate into ions in solution and play several important roles in the body, including regulating blood pressure, muscle contraction, and nerve function. Electrolyte imbalances can occur when there are too few or too many electrolytes in the blood. Some common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, and calcium.
Second, the heart’s electrical system includes special cells called myocytes that conduct electrical impulses from the atria. These electrical impulses cause the ventricles to contract and pump blood out to the body. If this system is damaged, it can lead to arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia. Treatment for ventricular tachycardia may not be necessary if it goes away on its own and doesn’t cause any symptoms.
