The heart - the leading organ of the circulatory system - continuously works for the good of the human body throughout life. Therefore, the slightest malfunction in his work should cause concern. Among such disturbing failures is a rapid pulse. The cause of this malfunction should be determined by a cardiologist as soon as possible. Self-medication is unacceptable. But it will be useful to have information about what an increased heart rate and pressure mean, jumping or suddenly changing for no apparent reason. This will help you stay calm in case of health problems.
Rapid pulse. Reason from the perspective of the patient
The period of relaxation (diastole) of the heart muscle is naturally replaced by tension (systole). If the rhythm is normal, then the body manages to fully relax and recover. If the frequency of contractions for no apparent reason (running, walking) is increased and amounts to more than 90 beats per minute, then this can be called "tachycardia."
This is the name for the rapid rhythm, which can be recorded using an ECG. The patient himself can feel that his heart is beating anxiously, and name excitement,
mood swings, stresses and problems at work as the cause. This partly makes sense, but what does official science say about this?
Alarming symptom
Excitable, temperamental, and emotional people are more likely to get a fast pulse. The reason for the appearance of this symptom may seem insignificant for others - it is self-flagellation, excessive experiences due to their appearance, depressive states of various origins.
Often, middle-aged women suffer from this. Sometimes this is indeed so, and a psychologist’s consultation, a measured lifestyle can remove the rapid pulse. The cause must first be ruled out by a cardiologist. After the ECG is done and analyzed, you can get a referral to a neurologist and psychotherapist.
Many reasons
Only a specialist can distinguish pathological tachycardia from a normal reaction to stress, excitement, feelings. If the pulse quickens at rest, this may be due to interruptions in the endocrine system, serious nervous disorders, and some types of poisoning. The most dangerous syndrome that pulse disorders may indicate is heart failure. In old age, it can develop imperceptibly. Menopause in women also has an adverse effect on the cardiovascular system.
What to take with a rapid pulse?
In addition to taking sedatives (natural, like hawthorn and motherwort, or synthetic, like Valocordin), you need to master the methods of controlling pressure and pulse - deep breathing, yoga. With an attack of tachycardia, you need to calm down as much as possible, lie down, close your eyes. Antiarrhythmics are also used - medicines "Flecainide", "Adenosine", "Verapamil". But they must be prescribed by a cardiologist. Drugs like Phenobarbital and Diazepam will be prescribed by a neuropathologist.