Remedy for high pulse rate?

Answer 1

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In medicine, a person's PULSE is the throbbing of their arteries as an effect of the heart beat. It can be felt at the neck, at the wrist and other places.

Pressure waves move through the blood vessels, which are pliable; these waves are not caused by the forward movement of the blood. When the heart contracts, blood is ejected into the aorta and the aorta stretches. At this point the wave of distention (pulse wave) is pronounced but relatively slow-moving (3 to 6 m/s). As it travels towards the peripheral blood vessels, it gradually diminishes and becomes faster. In the large arterial branches, its velocity is 7 to 10 m/s; in the small arteries, it is 15 to 35 m/s. The pressure pulse is transmitted 15 or more times more rapidly than the blood flow.

Lots of different conditions can cause a HIGH PULSE RATE. You should go into your doctor to be evaluated. You should be formally tested to see if you are anemic (low blood counts) as this can cause an elevated heart rate. You should also have your thyroid function tested with a blood test.

There are many causes of tachycardia (fast heart beat) and they can be divided roughly into sinus (originating from the sinus node or heart's natural pacemaker) and non-sinus tachycardias. Nonsinus tachycardias are either supraventricular (coming from the upper chambers of the heart) or ventricular (coming from the lower chambers of the heart). Supraventricular tachycardias include: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation and AV nodal tachycardia. Ventricular tachycardias are more serious in nature and are due to a rapid depolarization of the ventricles.

Sinus tachycardia is defined as a heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute originating from the sinus node. Sinus tachycardia is classified as either appropriate or inappropriate. There are many causes of appropriate sinus tachycardia such as exercise, anxiety, panic attacks, dehydration, deconditioning, volume loss due to bleeding or other loss of body fluids, hyperthyroidism, electrolyte abnormalities and many other conditions.

Inappropriate sinus tachycardia can only be diagnosed when all causes of appropriate sinus tachycardia have been ruled out. It is not clear what causes inappropriate sinus tachycardia but possible etiologies are an increase in the rate at which the sinus node depolarizes and an increased sensitivity to adrenaline. Once the diagnosis has been made by ruling out all of the potential causes of appropriate sinus tachycardia there are several treatment options. If the symptoms are not overly concerning no treatment needs to be done. There is no increase in morbidity or mortality in persons with this condition and they can expect to have a normal life-span. For persons in whom the symptoms are unbearable medications such as beta blockers or calcium channel blockers can be used, usually with good results. In the rare person unable to tolerate medical treatment catheter ablation (burning) of the sinus node with insertion of a pacemaker or surgical removal of the sinus node have been used in the past. Newer techniques are being developed using catheter ablation to modify and not destroy the sinus node thus avoiding the need for a pacemaker.-

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-http://www.medhelp.org/forums/cardio/arc…

Answer 2

How high of a pulse rate are you talking about?
the average resting heart rate of humans adults can range from 60-100, anything within that is completely normal.

It depends what causes the increased heart rate. most of the time it is quite benign and caused hy stress or general sense of being out of shape. For temporary relief, you could try something that effects the Vagus Reflex.
For instance, gulping ice cold water, a cough or sneeze, holding breath, or splashing cold water on the face, will all slow down your heart rate a bit.

For long term however, if you're out of shape, you need to increase your cardiovascular health. Run, swim, even dance! anything to get your heart pumping. Be sure to exercise for at least 30 minutes at a time...

If you're very concerned about your heart rate, or if you have palpitations (feeling of heart beating in your chest) then i suggest you go to your doctor

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med school + residency.

Answer 3

It is difficult for me to suggest a cause for this high pulse rate especially with out any information. Better consult your doctor.

Answer 4

What is your resting heart rate? Mine is 106 and my doctor said it is slightly high, but still within the normal range.

Answer 5

Lower you stress and do 100 METER SPRINTS

BUT DO NOT DO THIS TOO MUCH

TWICE A WEEK AT MOST