What is the relationship between pulse and heartbeat?

Heart rate is a statistic of the number of heart contraction and relaxation activities, and pulse is a statistic of the number of times blood impacts the peripheral blood vessels when the heart contracts. So, many people will ask what is the relationship between pulse and heartbeat?

What is the relationship between heartbeat and pulse?

In fact, under normal circumstances, the pulse and heartbeat are synchronized. The pulse beats every time the heart beats. If there is any problem with the heart, the pulse and heartbeat may be out of sync, such as arrhythmia. So this indicates that it is relatively healthier when the pulse and heartbeat are consistent. If they are inconsistent, there must be a problem with the heart, and timely medical diagnosis and treatment are needed.

The heart rate will vary according to individual differences. It is normal for a child's heart rate to be relatively faster. If you want to test your heart rate, don't do it during intense exercise or when your emotions are fluctuating greatly. The heart rate at this time will be inaccurate. It is best to rest quietly for about ten minutes to calm yourself down. Only then can you measure the most accurate heart rate.

Can we know what's happening in our body through heartbeat and pulse?

The answer is yes. A lot of information about the body can be reflected in the pulse, especially the early stages of some diseases. Generally speaking, the speed and strength of the pulse mainly reflect the heart's ability to contract and relax. Therefore, the heart's pumping function and the body's hemodynamic state can be judged by the strength of the pulse. For example, for patients who lose blood due to trauma, the degree of increased pulse rate can reflect the amount of blood lost. When you have a fever, your pulse will also increase accordingly. Generally, for every 1 degree Celsius increase in body temperature, the pulse will increase by 10 beats per minute. In some diseases, such as after people recover from a cold or fever, if their pulse continues to increase or become irregular when they are in a calm state, it indicates the possibility of myocarditis. Patients with hypertension generally have a stronger pulse. The dorsalis pedis artery is often used to determine the patency of the lower limb arteries. In patients with lower limb artery occlusion (common in diabetic patients), the dorsalis pedis artery pulsation will be weakened. If a patient is found to be unconscious, palpating the carotid pulse can help determine whether the coma is caused by cardiac arrest or a rapid heart rate.