What should I do if my heart often stops beating in the late stage of lung cancer?

If patients with advanced lung cancer suddenly experience symptoms such as slow heartbeat and arrhythmia, it may be due to abnormal heart function caused by worsening of the disease. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Reasons

1. Exacerbation of the disease: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the bronchial mucosa or glands of the lungs, which may be related to factors such as smoking and air pollution. As the disease progresses, cancer cells will gradually spread and metastasize, invading adjacent organ tissues and even metastasizing to other parts of the body, causing dysfunction of various systems and organs of the body. When lung cancer invades the heart, it will cause damage to heart function, resulting in the above symptoms;

2. Improper treatment: Lung cancer patients in the advanced stage usually experience dyspnea, chest pain, cough, sputum, hemoptysis and other discomfort symptoms, and need to control the progression of the disease through radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other methods. However, if the medication is not taken as prescribed by the doctor or the dosage is insufficient during the treatment, it will affect the treatment effect and further worsen the condition, which may also lead to the above situation.

II. Treatment

1. General treatment: Patients with advanced lung cancer should pay attention to rest, maintain a good attitude, avoid being too emotional, and eat a light diet. They can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and high-protein foods, such as apples, eggs, milk, etc., which help to supplement nutrition and enhance physical fitness;

2. Drug treatment: If the patient's condition is serious and obvious clinical symptoms appear, he or she can take targeted drugs such as erlotinib hydrochloride tablets and gefitinib tablets under the guidance of a doctor, which can inhibit the growth and reproduction of cancer cells and prolong survival time. If necessary, you can also choose to use drugs such as dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection and mannitol injection to relieve the excessive burden on the heart and improve heart function;

3. Surgical treatment: For patients with advanced lung cancer, surgical indications have been lost. However, if the condition is mild and there are surgical indications, the lesions can be removed surgically to prevent the disease from continuing to progress.

In addition, auxiliary treatment can be provided through oxygen inhalation, traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy, etc. It is recommended that family members give psychological support to patients to help them build confidence and actively cooperate with treatment.