How to regulate a fast pulse

Pulse means heartbeat. If the pulse is fast, it means that the heart is beating faster. A rapid pulse is caused by many reasons. For example, after exercise, everyone will experience an accelerated pulse. In addition, if the pulse is fast and weak for a long time, it may mean that the patient has certain heart health problems.

1. Causes of a fast but weak pulse

A weak pulse is caused by insufficient cardiac expansion pressure, which is mainly due to weak myocardium, weak constitution, small heart, etc. Because the heart is a "blood pump", if the heart lacks power, the blood supply will naturally be insufficient, just like if the water pressure is not enough, the water supply will easily stop in a higher place. It is possible that insufficient blood volume is also a sign of weakness.

The causes of tachycardia vary greatly, the most common of which is a disease of the heart itself, such as various types of heart disease, myocarditis, heart failure, etc. Systemic diseases such as anemia, fever, acute and chronic infection, shock, hyperthyroidism, and gas poisoning can also cause tachycardia. For normal people, their heart rate may accelerate when they exercise or are emotionally excited, drink strong liquor, strong tea, strong coffee, smoke a lot, or take certain medications.

A rapid and weak pulse is seen in the following diseases: spontaneous hemothorax, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hemothorax, hyperosmolar non-ketotic hyperglycemic coma, congenital aortic coarctation, abdominal pain, acute pericarditis, jugular vein distension, congestive heart failure in children, chest pain, and heart failure.

2. Diagnosis of a fast and weak pulse

Pulse: Use your index, middle and ring fingers to lightly press the radial artery on your wrist at the same time. A normal person's pulse is regular and strong. In a calm state, a man's pulse is 60-80 beats per minute, a woman's pulse is 70-90 beats per minute, and a newborn's pulse can reach 130 beats per minute. If the pulse is too fast or too slow, irregular or cannot be felt, it is abnormal and you should ask a doctor for further diagnosis.

3. Treatment and prevention of fast and weak pulse

The heart is the power organ of blood circulation. It is like a blood pump, constantly contracting and relaxing, transporting blood to all organs of the body. After going to the hospital for examination and treatment for different causes, you can protect your heart through the following measures in your daily life after eliminating various causes:

1. Exercise regularly to enhance heart contractility;

2. Do not smoke;

3. Eat a low-fat diet, control your weight, and prevent arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease;

4. Be in a good mood, get enough sleep, and combine work and rest.