What is a common treatment approach for a patient experiencing severe bradycardia?

In cases of severe bradycardia, the primary goal is to increase the heart rate to a more acceptable level to ensure adequate blood flow and oxygen delivery to the body's tissues. Administering atropine or applying a temporary pacemaker is an effective treatment approach because atropine is an anticholinergic medication that inhibits vagal tone, leading to an increased heart rate. It is often the first-line pharmacological treatment for symptomatic bradycardia.

If atropine is not effective or if the bradycardia is severe and the patient is unstable, the application of a temporary pacemaker may be necessary. This method provides immediate pacing support to re-establish a normal heart rhythm and rate.

Other treatment options, such as oral anticoagulants, are used for different conditions that are not directly related to the management of bradycardia. Likewise, performing coronary angioplasty is primarily indicated for patients with obstructive coronary artery disease but does not directly address issues caused by severe bradycardia. Increasing physical activity is generally a long-term goal for improving cardiovascular health, but it does not treat acute bradycardia. Therefore, administering atropine or utilizing a temporary pacemaker represents a targeted and effective strategy for managing severe bradycardia