In everyday life, we constantly come across the word "pulse". It shows the number of heart contractions per minute. Thanks only to this indicator, an experienced doctor is able to diagnose the patient's condition. A rapid pulse indicates overexcitation or the presence of problems in the body. Note that not only the pulse rate, but also its intensity testifies to the state of health.
Features of the female heart
The rate of heart rate in women depends on the time of day (in the morning, after sleep, the pulse is slower than in the evening), body position (when a person sits down, the pulse rises by about five beats per minute), the state of the nervous system (in a calm, relaxed pulse state is lower). An interesting fact: the pulse of some athletes in a calm state was two times lower than normal.
Pulse can be characterized by the following indicators:
frequency;
rhythm;
fullness;
tension.
Based on these data, you can get a clinical picture of the heart, the state of the circulatory system, blood vessels and capillaries. The first two indicators have priority.
Careful monitoring of your own pulse will allow you to identify dangerous diseases in the early stages and prevent their development.
The easiest way to determine the heart rate near the wrist, fixing the pulsation of the radial artery. Place the three fingers of the right hand (index, middle and ring) on the wrist of the left hand. Use your fingertips to feel the pulsation of the radial artery in the area of the base of the thumb. Count the number of “hits” in exactly 30 seconds and multiply the result by two.
Other heart rate zones:
knee-joint;
cubit;
armpit;
neck;
inguinal artery;
tibial artery.
The following factors affect the pulse:
air temperature;
human body temperature;
Times of Day;
body weight;
physical form"
age.
If with other factors everything is more or less clear, then it’s worthwhile to dwell on the age in more detail. The pulse rate in women at 40 will be lower than at 50.
Is there a secret formula?
At different ages, the norms of heart rate are different. On average, the pulse rate at rest in women is 70-80 beats per minute. What is unique about a female heart? According to statistics
How do heart rates change in women with age? There is a universal rule, which, of course, gives only an average result. The heart rate is calculated according to the following formula:
H = 220 - B, where H is the heart rate,
B is the age of the woman.
Individual indicators can vary significantly, because many factors affect the pulse. Among them, age occupies a far from decisive position.
Dependence of heart rate on age
The pulse rate by age in women is illustrated by the following table:
Age | Heart rate, beats per minute |
20-30 | 60-70 |
30-40 | 70-75 |
40-50 | 75-80 |
50-60 | 80-82 |
60-70 | 82-85 |
over 70 | 85 |
The table shows that with age, the normal heart rate increases.
Heart rate at rest and under load
During physical exertion, the pulse rate increases. This is normal. If a woman is in excellent shape, the frequency will not increase much.
The opposite picture can be observed when a woman is not involved in sports. Under load, the heart rate rises sharply. In this case, the pulse should fully return to normal in no more than 10 minutes.
Heart rate during pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman’s body works both for her mother and baby. Accordingly, the heart works much more actively. At the beginning of pregnancy, the norm is 75-90 beats per minute. With the development of the fetus, the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle also increases. At the sixth month, the resting heart rate of pregnant women can reach 100-120 beats per minute.
A heart rate of over 100 beats per minute requires constant monitoring by an experienced cardiologist. Only the doctor will determine the cause correctly and, if necessary, prescribe treatment. With this state of the body, dizziness, weakness, shortness of breath often occur. Possible fainting.
Pulse rate in women at twenty
At about age 22, the body stops growing. This is a period of maximum activity. Only the absence of 25 hours in a day stops you. You sleep 4-6 hours, do a lot of things, but want to be in time even more.
The body works for wear, but effortlessly copes with challenges. Reserves have not been exhausted yet. Problems will begin later.
The norm for this age is 60-70 beats per minute. Compared with the pulse rate in women at 50, this is significantly lower. Even with exercise, the heart rate increases slightly and quickly returns to normal. The body is still in great shape.
It is important not to miss the moment and begin to monitor yourself now. Yes, the body is still coping with the load, but it is spending resources that will come in handy later.
Heart rate in women after forty
As can be seen from the table above, the pulse rate in women 40 years old is 75-80 beats per minute. After forty, the physical form and activity of a woman begins to decline. The digestive system and the gastrointestinal tract begin to work unstably. A heart attack at age 40 is not uncommon. The first symptoms of menopause appear. This leads to disruption of the menstrual cycle, which can provoke abnormalities in the pulse rate in women after 40 years.
To prevent possible problems, women at this age should carefully monitor their health. The period when the body itself effortlessly coped with stress, was forever in the past. Age can make itself felt at any time.
Doctors recommend not limited to passive observation. Admission of special vitamin complexes that bring the pulse of women after 40 to normal, sports, a balanced diet will help maintain good health.
No less physical, mental health is important. After forty, a woman begins to realize that the active phase of life is left behind. This is severe stress for the body. In this situation, the support of family and relatives is very important. In especially severe cases, the help of a psychologist will be required.
Heart rate in women 50 and older
The pulse rate in women after 50 years is 80-82 beats per minute. A woman of fifty can be characterized by the words: wisdom, experience, relaxation. This is the age when you understand that there is nowhere to rush. As for health, doctors say that everything is in your hands. As you take care of yourself, so the body will “thank” you for your efforts.
Psychologists say that it is critically important to maintain a mood for an active lifestyle and in every way to drive thoughts of old age. Children have grown up, it's time to think about yourself. During this period, many women begin to travel, make new acquaintances and relationships. This is the period of menopause, for which the body must be prepared in advance. Diet, yoga and an active lifestyle will allow you to fully enjoy life.
conclusions
To maintain health for many years, a woman at any age should monitor her health, in particular, her pulse rate. Diseases are easier to prevent than to treat. Sports and a properly balanced diet, healthy sleep help strengthen the cardiovascular system, normalize blood pressure.
You need to start monitoring yourself as soon as possible. This will allow in old age to feel quite acceptable and minimize age-related changes.
It is very important to monitor not only physical, but also mental health. Full healthy sleep, well-being in the family, children - all these are necessary factors that can positively affect the well-being of a woman.
With age, the woman’s cardiovascular system weakens, the heart is forced to work with a greater load. Therefore, the pulse rate increases.