An enhancement in heart rate is a mechanism that serves the primary need of tachycardia, a lung collapse-induced disease. The heart and lungs are able to synchronize to work against the lack of oxygen for the blood. The rate of the heartbeat is boosted when the function of respiration goes bad. Therefore, the heart accelerates many times more than normal to provide the remaining oxygen to the body.
The predominant factor that prompts tachycardia in acute respiratory failure is the body’s innate reaction to the condition of hypoxia, which is a state of low oxygen. When the oxygen levels decrease, the body fires up the sympathetic nervous system. The adrenal glands are ignited, and adrenaline is released, which increases the heart rate.
A thorough medical assessment is the first and most crucial step for atelectasis-induced tachycardia-affected patients. Usually, when the underlying lung problem is treated, the pulse returns to normal. Unexpectedly, severe cases might require other supportive measures, such as providing the patient with oxygen or administering medication to lower the heart rate.
