My heart is pounding because of these reasons

Some friends cannot control themselves when encountering some unexpected events, and their hearts start to pound. In addition, it may also be caused by physiological, drug-related and pathological reasons. If it cannot be effectively controlled in time, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

1. What causes a rapid heartbeat?

1. Physiological reasons

Physiologically fast heart rate is very common. Many factors can affect the heart rate, such as changes in body position, physical activity, food digestion, emotional anxiety, pregnancy, excitement, fear, excitement, drinking, smoking, drinking tea, etc., all of which can increase the heart rate. Age is also a factor; children tend to have faster heart rates.

2. Drug-related causes

Such as sympathomimetic drugs such as ephedrine and adrenaline. Parasympathetic blocking drugs such as atropine, caffeine, thyroxine, amphetamine, etc. can cause a rapid heart rate.

3. Pathological causes

Such as systemic diseases: high fever, anemia, hypoxia, infection, hyperthyroidism, pain, acute rheumatic fever, beriberi and neurosis can cause a rapid heart rate.

2. What should I do if my heart beats too fast?

1. Breath holding method

Ask the patient to take a deep breath, hold it, and then exhale forcefully. Another method is to ask the patient to take a deep breath, hold his breath, and then inhale forcefully. Using these two methods can sometimes slow down a rapid heartbeat.

2. Induce vomiting

Stimulating the throat with a tongue depressor or fingers can induce vomiting, which can reflexively cause the heart rate to slow down by stimulating the vagus nerve.

3. Carotid sinus compression

Find the part of the neck where the pulse is most obvious, approximately at the same level as the upper edge of the thyroid cartilage, and use the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers to press the cervical vertebrae. It is best to focus on massage, with each time not exceeding 5 to 10 seconds. If there is no effect, massage again after a few seconds, but do not press on both sides at the same time as there is a risk of sudden heart arrest. If you notice your heartbeat slowing down, stop compressions immediately.

4. Pressure on the eyeball

Have a family member press one or both eyeballs with their fingers for about 10 seconds, wait until the heartbeat stops temporarily, and then slowly reduce the pressure. Do not apply too much pressure on the eyeball. People with glaucoma or high myopia cannot use this method because there is a risk of increased intraocular pressure or retinal detachment.