How to regulate a fast pulse

The pulse is the number of times the heart beats per minute. The pulse and heartbeats are the same. For a normal person, it is about 60 to 100 times per minute. The pulse value will vary depending on age and gender. If the pulse exceeds 100 beats per minute, it is tachycardia, which is divided into pathological and physiological tachycardia. In addition to medication, pathological arrhythmia can be treated in many other ways.

How to regulate a fast heartbeat

1. Practice deep breathing.

Although slowing down your breathing may feel difficult, it can help slow your heart rate. Inhale for 5 to 8 seconds, hold for 3 to 5 seconds, then exhale slowly for 5 to 8 seconds. Slow down your heartbeat by exhaling the exhaust air thoroughly.

2. Perform the Valsalva maneuver.

This action excites the vagus nerve, which controls your heart rate. Here's how to do the Valsalva maneuver: Take a deep breath and tense your abdomen as if you were having a bowel movement. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. You may have to do it several times to achieve the desired effect.

3. Massage the carotid artery.

The carotid artery is on the outside of the throat, close to the vagus nerve. Gently massaging your carotid artery with your fingers can stimulate the surrounding nerves and slow your heart rate.

4. Pour ice water on your face

Pouring ice water on your face can induce the diving response, which lowers your metabolism. Keep pouring ice water on your face until you feel your heartbeat slow down.

5. Take medicine.

If you have a chronically fast heartbeat, your doctor may prescribe medication to lower your heart rate. Go to the hospital to decide whether you need to take medication.

Daily Health

An increased heart rate harms health, shortens life expectancy, and increases the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular diseases. How to keep your resting heart rate at around 60 beats per minute:

1. Exercise

Regular participation in various exercises of appropriate intensity will slow down your resting heart rate. Although the heart rate increases during exercise, exercise can exercise the heart function and thus slow down the resting heart rate. The generally appropriate exercise heart rate is "170-age". For example, for a 50-year-old person, the exercise heart rate should be controlled at 120 beats/minute. A heart rate that is too fast means that the amount of exercise is too much, which will not achieve the desired effect. You should feel comfortable and not tired before exercising. Generally, exercise should not exceed 1 hour, and the best time each time is 30 to 60 minutes. Exercise at least 3 times a week.

2. Correct bad lifestyle

Staying up late, smoking and drinking can all increase your resting heart rate. Drink less strong tea, especially not before going to bed, otherwise it can easily lead to insomnia. You should also have regular bowel movements to keep bowel movements smooth.

3. Maintain a proper weight

Obesity will increase the burden on the heart and increase the heart rate, so obese people should maintain a suitable weight through fitness exercises and adjusting their diet.

4. Keep a calm mind

In life, you should keep a calm mind and don’t always be anxious or angry. If your heart rate is too fast due to tension, anger, etc., you can gradually calm down by listening to music, meditating, etc.

5. Medication

Certain diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease