The average normal pulse in a person
As mentioned above, the frequency of cardiac contractions may depend on the age category and the sex of the person. For example, the male pulse is often lower than the female pulse. In general, the norm is considered to be:
- Newborn children - up to 140 beats per minute;
- A child up to a year is 130;
- From 1 year to 3 years - 100;
- From 3 to 7 years - about 95;
- 7 - 14 years - about 80;
- For adults - 72 beats per minute;
- In diseases can reach 120;
- Before his death - 160 beats / min.
In women, the normal pulse is considered to be a range of 70-80 beats per minute, and for men - 60-70. With age, he can reach in both sexes 65 beats / min, showing a tendency to decrease.
Self-measurement of heartbeat
For timely prevention of serious abnormalities associated with the work of the cardiovascular system, it is necessary to control its variation on its own, especially since the measuring apparatus is quite accessible today. However, one should pay attention to the fact that during the day the heart rate fluctuates, therefore it is best to measure the pulse at the same time, being in the same position - in the morning after sleep. In addition, the most effective method of diagnosis is still considered independent counting the number of strokes in 60 seconds - by applying fingers in the area of the wrist or cervical lymph nodes.
Contraindications for checking the pulse in humans
- The state of alcoholic intoxication, after eating or taking medication;
- On empty stomach;
- After intense physical exertion;
- After taking a bath or massage;
- After overheating of the body or, conversely, hypothermia.
Variations in heart rate variances
Some causes of high or low heart rate:
- If the number of strokes you systematically reaches 100 per minute at rest, you need to pay attention to this - this can be a sign of tachycardia.
- The opposite of tachycardia is the term bradycardia, when the heart rate drops to 50 beats per minute or less.
- A slowed and barely palpable pulse is an indicator of heart failure.
- Uneven intervals between heart beats are called arrhythmias and indicate abnormalities in functioning.
Means of normalizing the pulse
In some cases, it makes sense to take preventive measures without referring to doctors, but it is necessary to be aware of all the potential gravity of the situation and the possibility of poor consequences of self-treatment. However, sometimes the abnormalities of the pulse from the norm can occur under the influence of external factors, eliminating which, you can normalize it.
- Refuse from substances that stimulate cardiac activity - caffeine, alcohol, drugs.
- Quit smoking, as smoking contributes to narrowing of the arteries.
- Carefully read the instructions before taking medication.
- Get rid of excessive weight - this will reduce the burden on the heart, and, hence, the frequency of the heartbeat.
- Adhere to the right food - give up fast food and semi-finished products.