Recently, people are increasingly complaining about heart palpitations. Moreover, a fast pulse occurs in completely different situations, even when a person remains in a calm position. It cannot be said that a frequent pulse all the time signals an illness, because it becomes fast after physical exertion, jogging, or in people with increased excitability of the nervous system.
However, if the heart rate increases even in a calm state, it is necessary to consult a doctor, as problems with the activity of the heart may be detected. An accelerated pulse is considered already if it exceeds 80 beats per minute in an adult. This condition is called tachycardia. Moreover, it can be observed not only because of a disease of the cardiovascular system, but also after any stress.
If there is a frequent pulse, the causes of this condition can be identified as follows: hot weather, drinking alcohol or coffee, smoking, emotional stress, nervous tension, stress. Also, the cause of tachycardia can be an infectious disease, a decrease in blood pressure,damage to the muscles of the heart and circulatory failure. The presence of an inflammatory process, tumors, intoxication, foci of tissue decay can also cause a frequent pulse. An organic cause of tachycardia may be vegetative-vascular dystonia or other diseases of the cardiovascular system.
If palpitations are not associated with violations of the structure of the heart or blood vessels, then it does not pose a particular danger. However, one should be careful, if the reasons for the increase are serious enough, then it can lead to arrhythmic shock, acute ventricular failure, stroke, heart asthma.
Must have a thorough examination if you notice a rapid pulse. Treatment of the disease depends on the causes that cause it. Diagnosis is carried out by a cardiologist using an ECG and ultrasound of the heart.
In order for the pulse to return to normal, it is necessary, first of all, to calm down. For this, it is advisable to additionally drink a sedative: validol, corvalol, motherwort, valerian. Be sure to pay attention to the drug that you are taking, as it can provoke an increase in tachycardia. It is advisable to exclude foods that increase blood pressure from your diet. If there is excess weight, you need to get rid of it.
If the frequent pulse does not go away even after taking the drugs and you need a stronger medicine, then consult a doctor. Otherwise, self-medication can aggravate the situation. Temmoreover, it will be more difficult for the doctor to make a diagnosis in this case.
If there is a frequent pulse, it is necessary to ensure the access of cool air to the room and sit down. You can drink water, preferably cold. To reduce the rhythm, you can use a light massage of the neck around the carotid artery, and you need to remember that you can not do it on both sides at once.
