What is the heart rate and pulse of a patient with atrial fibrillation?

Generally, the heart rate of patients with atrial fibrillation is between 100-160 beats/minute, but when they are excited, it will become abnormal and the heart rate will reach 300-600 beats/minute. In this case, the patient will feel uncomfortable and must actively treat the primary disease to control the heart rate to a normal level. In addition, pay attention to diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. Eat more foods containing vitamins and protein.

1. Heart rate and pulse of patients with atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. The incidence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, reaching 10% in people over 75 years old. During atrial fibrillation, the frequency of atrial excitation reaches 300 to 600 beats per minute. The heart rate is often fast and irregular, sometimes reaching 100 to 160 beats per minute. Not only is it much faster than a normal person's heartbeat, but it is also absolutely irregular, and the atria lose their effective contraction function. The prevalence of atrial fibrillation is also closely related to diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension and heart failure.

2. Self-care for patients with atrial fibrillation

⑴ Actively treat the primary disease. When arrhythmia occurs, other disease factors should be considered and appropriate treatment measures should be taken actively. Patients with atrial fibrillation should regularly monitor their heart rate and blood pressure, and observe changes in heart rhythm. If the heart rate suddenly becomes too fast, too slow, or irregular, or there are obvious palpitations, shortness of breath, discomfort in the precordial area, or a drop in blood pressure, they should discover it in time and go to the hospital immediately for treatment. Electrocardiograms should be checked regularly during medication and adverse reactions should be closely monitored. If you experience physical discomfort, obvious dizziness, slurred speech, chest tightness, inability to lie flat, and other symptoms, you should be alert to the possibility of blood clot detachment causing embolism and heart failure, and go to the hospital for examination and early treatment.

⑵ Patients with atrial fibrillation should stay in bed and rest during the acute attack period. If the attack is mild, you can engage in appropriate activities or rest according to the condition of the primary heart disease and your physical condition.

⑶Pay attention to dietary health. Eat more foods rich in protein and vitamins, such as lean meat, fish, shrimp, eggs, milk, etc.; eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as cabbage, greens, tomatoes, citrus, apples, bananas, lemons, etc.; do not smoke, drink less alcohol, drink less strong tea and coffee, etc.; avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as onions, ginger, curry, peppers, etc.; if the patient has poor heart function and obvious edema, the sodium salt intake should be limited, and the daily intake should be less than 5g.

⑷ Patients with atrial fibrillation are often depressed, irritable, and low in mood. It is necessary to eliminate the patients' worries and fears, keep their mood calm, and enhance their confidence in treating the disease. Avoid excessive emotions and long-term mental stress and thinking.