What is the normal pressure and pulse of a person? First of all, these are two indicators of his physical he alth. Pulse is the number of heartbeats per minute, and blood pressure is the force with which blood exerts pressure on the walls of blood vessels. Normal blood pressure is considered to be approximately 120/80, and a normal heartbeat at rest, in an adult, is from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
The pulse can be found in many places on the body where the arteries come close to the surface. The most common: on the wrist, neck. Place your fingers on the pulse and count the beats for 15 seconds while watching the second hand of the clock. Then multiply that number by four to get your heart rate. Various formulas have been proposed to estimate your maximum possible heart rate, but the general rule is: 220 minus your age. So, for a 20-year-old, the maximum heart rate is 200 beats per minute, and for a 70-year-old - 150 beats per minute. This is important because when you exercise, you need to check your heart rate and keep it between 50 and 85 percent of your maximum. This is your normalheartbeat.
Studies have shown that the rate of heart recovery is a predictor of mortality. To determine it, you need to perform complex exercises for 10 minutes. Measure and record your heartbeat. Then stop, wait at least a minute, measure and record your heart rate again. If the pulse does not drop by 30 beats per minute, you are in poor shape. If it drops by 50 or more beats per minute, then you are in great shape. In principle, a normal heartbeat should quickly recover after exercise. There are some diseases associated with heart rhythm:
- Bradycardia - heart rate less than 60 beats per minute. Athletes often have a normal heart rate below 60 beats and have a perfectly he althy heart. If there are no other symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, or weakness, a low heart rate is usually not a cause for concern. If the heart rate is less than 50 or there are other symptoms, see a doctor.
- Tachycardia is most often detected when the heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute. However, infants and young children have a high heart rate, but this will not be a disease, but is associated with the characteristics of the child's body. As for adults, there are many reasons for tachycardia, which are often associated with physical or psychological stress. However, if your resting heart rate is over 100, consult your doctor.- Cardiac arrhythmia - too fast, too slow,regular or irregular heartbeat. For some people, the heart skips a beat or sometimes makes a very strong one. If you feel this, consult your doctor.
Pay attention! Studies show that a high heart rate increases the risk of heart attack and heart disease. In addition, a high heart rate that lasts for a long time can lead to cardiomyopathy, a thickening of the heart muscle, which in turn can lead to inadequate pumping of blood to the brain and the rest of the body.
Therefore, for any deviations from the norm that continue for a long time or cause discomfort, consult a doctor and get an examination!
