Recently, people are increasingly complaining about heart palpitations. Moreover, a quick pulse occurs in completely different situations, even when a person remains in a calm position. This is not to say that a frequent pulse always signals a disease, 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, you need to see a doctor, as problems with the activity of the heart may be detected. The pulse is considered to be rapid even 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 exertion.
If a
frequent pulse is observed
, the causes of this condition can be determined as follows: hot weather, drinking alcohol or coffee, smoking, emotional stress, nervous tension, stress. An infectious disease, a decrease in blood pressure, damage to the muscles of the heart and circulatory failure can also cause tachycardia. The presence of an inflammatory process, a tumor, intoxication, foci of tissue breakdown can also cause a frequent pulse. Vegetative-vascular dystonia or other diseases of the cardiovascular system can become an organic cause of tachycardia.
If the rapid heartbeat is 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 quite serious, then it can lead to arrhythmic shock, acute heart ventricular failure, stroke, and asthma.
A thorough examination is necessary if you notice a frequent pulse. The 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. It is imperative 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 must also get rid of it.
If the frequent pulse does not go away even after taking the medications and you need a stronger medicine, then consult a doctor. Otherwise, self-medication can aggravate the situation. Moreover, it will be more difficult for the doctor to make a diagnosis in this case.
If a frequent pulse is observed, it is necessary to provide access of cool air to the room and sit down. You can drink water, preferably cool. To reduce the rhythm, you can use a light neck massage around the carotid artery, and you need to remember that you can not carry it out immediately on both sides.