What is normal pressure and pulse in a person? First of all, these are two indicators of his physical health. Pulse is the number of heart beats per minute, and blood pressure is the force with which blood produces pressure on the walls of blood vessels. A normal blood pressure is considered to be approximately 120/80, and a normal heartbeat at rest, in an adult - from 60 to 100 contractions per minute.
Pulse can be found in many places on the body where arteries come close to the surface. The most common: on the wrist, neck. Place your fingers on the pulsation site and count the strokes in 15 seconds, observing the second hand of the clock. Then multiply this number by four to get your heart rate (HR).
To evaluate the maximum possible heart rate, various formulas have been proposed, but the general rule is as follows: 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 maintain it in the range of 50 to 85 percent of the maximum. This is your normal heartbeat.
Research has shown that heart rate is a predictor of mortality. To determine it, you must perform complex exercises for 10 minutes. Measure and record your heartbeat. Then stop, wait at least a minute, measure and record the heart rate again. If the pulse does not drop by 30 beats per minute - you are in bad shape. If it drops by 50 or more beats per minute, then you are in great shape. In principle, a normal heartbeat should recover quickly after exercise.
There are some diseases associated with heart rhythm:
- Bradycardia - heart rate less than 60 beats per minute. Athletes often have a normal heartbeat below 60 beats, and they have a completely healthy heart. If there are no other symptoms, such as fatigue, dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, or weakness, low heart rate is usually not a cause for concern. If the heartbeat is less than 50 or there are other symptoms, consult a doctor.
- Tachycardia is most often determined with a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. However, infants and young children have a high heartbeat, but this will not be a disease, but is associated with the characteristics of the children's body. As for adults, there are many reasons for tachycardia, which are often associated with physical or psychological stress. However, if the resting heart rate is more than 100, consult your doctor.
- Cardiac arrhythmia - too fast, too slow, regular or irregular heartbeat. In some people, the heart misses a beat or sometimes makes it very strong. If you feel this, consult your doctor.
Note! Studies show that high palpitations increase the risk of heart attack and heart disease. In addition, a high heart rate, which lasts for a long time, can lead to cardiomyopathy, thickening of the heart muscle, which, in turn, can lead to insufficient pumping of blood to the brain and the rest of the body.
Therefore, for any abnormalities that last a long time or cause discomfort, consult your doctor and undergo an examination!