Pulse is the frequency of oscillations of the walls of blood vessels. Such fluctuations are made as a result of the fact that the blood flow passes from the heart and back. The pulse rate for men differs from women's in a smaller direction.
Why heart rate readings matter
If a person's pulse is within normal limits, this indicates that his heart is working well. Deviations in one direction or another make one suspect the presence of any pathologies in the work of the cardiovascular system. Therefore, it is very important to know what is the pulse rate for men in order to prevent the development of a particular disease in time.
Biomechanics of the human pulse
The mechanism of vascular pulsation is explained simply. At the time when the next portion of blood is ejected from the ventricle of the heart, the vessels dilate sharply. After all, the blood exerts a certain pressure on them. Then the tissues of the vessels narrow just as quickly. You can also notice the expansion of large vessels visually. The narrowing of small vessels can only be determined by palpation or using special devices.
How to determine that the frequency is normalheart rate
The norm for men is characterized by 60-90 beats per minute. At the same time, it is worth remembering that if a person regularly plays sports, then his heart muscle is well trained and can work in a slower mode. Those who constantly exercise and lead an active lifestyle, the heart beats less frequently. Therefore, the rate of heart rate in men who are trained can be 60 beats per minute.
It is also worth remembering that in a calm state, the heart muscle contracts less frequently than during active actions. For example, the pulse rate for men aged 35 at rest is 60 beats, while awake it is 60-90, and during physical exertion it can increase one and a half times.
What determines the pulse
Indicators also depend on the age of the person. On average, if the pulse rate in men aged 40 is 65-90 beats per minute, then after 20 years the same person's pulse will be somewhat reduced. This is due to the fact that with age, the walls of blood vessels lose their elasticity. So the normal heart rate for men aged 60 is already less than 60-90 beats.
But the pulse can become faster from external factors. It is known that stress, emotional experiences, unrest provoke an increase in pulsation.
Slow in the morning, fast in the evening
The time of day also affects fluctuations in heart rate. The lowest heart rate is observed during sleep, when the body is resting. After waking up, a person has a heart tooshrinks rather slowly. But in the evening, as the doctors noticed, almost everyone, without exception, has a more frequent pulse.
So if a person suffers from any kind of heart disease, and experts have ordered him to monitor his pulse, you need to measure it for a certain time at the same time of day.
When to worry
The pulse rate for a 50-year-old man will be different than for a 20-year-old young man. It is generally accepted that every five years of life, 2-3 extra beats per minute are added to the norm. And you should always pay close attention if the indicators deviate significantly.
For example, if during the day the pulse is only 30-50 beats per minute, then you should definitely consult a doctor. You will most likely be diagnosed with bradycardia.
This disease can be triggered by the following factors:
- cold;
- poisoning;
- increased intracranial pressure;
- any infectious disease;
- thyroid disorder.
But not only external causes can affect the decrease in heart rate. If there are pathological changes or lesions in the sinoatrial node, then this can also affect the normal functioning of the heart.
Thumping like crazy
There is also the opposite phenomenon - not reduced, but increased pulse rate. The norm in men was discussed above, the indicator should not exceed more than 90 beats per minute in a calm state. If it's higherand there were no provoking factors (sport, food or excitement), then we can talk about tachycardia.
Moreover, it may not always be present all the time. It may come on in fits. And then doctors talk about paroxysmal tachycardia. It can occur if blood pressure has dropped sharply, there is a history of anemia caused by severe blood loss or purulent infections. Violations in the sinus node of the heart can also provoke tachycardia.
Often this condition occurs in hot weather, especially among residents of northern latitudes. They are not accustomed to high air temperatures and high humidity, so the cardiovascular system suffers. A person experiences stabbing or aching pains, dizziness, it seems to him that there is not enough air.
If a person does not have pathologies of the cardiovascular system, the thyroid gland functions normally, then the cause of failures is in the heart itself. It needs to be trained: move more, play sports, change your diet and add citrus fruits, grapes, bananas, fish, low-fat dairy products to it, in a word, those foods that have a good effect on CCC
What determines the characteristics of the pulse
Each person's pulse has its own individual characteristics. The pulse rate in men aged 45 of different builds will vary and depend on many factors. These include:
- Fitness of the heart muscle. The he althier the heart, the less often it contracts. This is especially noticeable in athletes. One who does what is calledaerobic sports (and this includes running, swimming, skiing) has a stronger heart and the frequency of beats per minute may be lower than the generally accepted norm.
- Decreased heart rate can be observed in those who have persistent high blood pressure. In this condition, the left ventricle increases in size, its muscles become stronger and, accordingly, more blood is ejected in one push. But then comes the so-called decompensation, when it becomes difficult for the ventricle to cope with such a load. Therefore, the pulse rate in men 50 years old who have a history of hypertension will differ in a lower direction than in he althy ones.
- How much blood is pushed out at one time. If this volume is sufficient, then the walls of the vessels expand very well, the pulse is clearly palpable. If the portion of blood is small, then the tremors are barely perceptible, weak. If the walls of the vessels are elastic, then the pulse will beat strongly, because at the moment of ejection of blood the vessels are greatly stretched, and when the heart muscle is relaxed, the lumen is greatly narrowed. Even by touch, the doctor can tell that the range of the pulse wave is too large.
- The lumen of the vessels. In physiology, symmetrical vessels should have the same lumen. Some diseases (stenosis or atherosclerosis) contribute to the fact that the affected vessels begin to narrow. Therefore, the pulse on the right and left hands, which is measured in the same place, may be different.
How to count the pulse
Usually, the pulse is determined by probing onlarge vessels of the body. The blood points on the carotid artery are clearly visible, because it is very large and expands well. The temporal arteries are located almost under the skin; the pulse is also well palpated through them.
But the most classic method is still counting the pulse on the radial artery, which is located on the inside of the wrist.
To correctly count the pulse, you need to clasp your wrist with your hand. In this case, the thumb should be opposite the little fingers of the hand on which the pulse is measured. And all the other 4 fingers are located on the inner surface of the wrist approximately in the middle of the hand. Then under them it will be clearly felt how the radial artery is reduced.
Doctors advise after measuring the pulsation on one hand, check the indicators on the other hand. If the pulse is the same (plus or minus 2-3 beats), then we can say that there is no vascular pathology.
Remember that you need to measure the pulse for exactly a minute, not 20 seconds or 30, and then multiply. After all, the rhythm of the heart fluctuates within a minute. It is best to rest for 5-10 minutes before measuring your pulse.
