– Know what is likely to cause high pulse rate.
– The basic treatments for high pulse rate.
Your pulse refers to the rate at which your heart beats. The rate at which the heart beats is significant and it serves as a pointer to knowing whether an individual is healthy or whether there is life threatening health risks at hand.
Also, a pulse is a normal regular beat that is felt when arteries are depressed. it is also caused by the pumping action of the heart. It can be felt at different pulse points on your body, such as your wrist, neck, or groin.
The normal pulse rate of an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute, but it increases when exerting physical effort or when undergoing strenuous activities.
Also, pulse rate comes in diverse forms; there are a number of them which include;
Hypovolemic Shock; this is a condition that is critical, it happens as a result of you losing more than 20 percent of the body’s blood or fluid supply and requires a medical emergency.
Also, pulse pressure happens to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. That is, it plays a major role in the overall health.
The major thing that leads to high pulse rate is when an individual exerts so much stress on himself or when he undergoes a strenuous activity.
However, when there is an increase in the pulse rate without you doing anything, you need to see the medical doctor immediately for medical attention.
Other factors that may lead to an increase in the pulse rate include; high blood pressure, nervousness, obesity, low fiber diet, cigarette smoking, excessive consumption of intoxicants, etc.
Symptoms of high pulse rate include; nausea, pain in the nape area, dizziness, etc.
Some ways to treat high pulse rate include the following;
1. Proper relaxation.
2. Consult a medical doctor.
3. Aromatherapy
4. Avoiding stress and known stressors.