Rapid heart rate at normal pressure

The heart rate exceeding 90 beats per minute is considered to be increased. This symptom may indicate some pathological conditions, but also act as a variant of the norm under certain circumstances.

If a person has heart palpitations, then it is more correct to treat this symptom in conjunction with other indicators, among them - blood pressure. Sometimes the change in this indicator occurs in parallel with the increase or decrease in pressure. Let's try to figure out what can cause increased (frequent) heartbeat at normal pressure.

Physiological causes of severe palpitation at normal pressure

Rapid heart rate at normal blood pressure can be a natural reaction of the cardiovascular system to external stimuli, in cases when the body falls into unusual situations for him. The heart begins to beat more often due to the fact that a large amount of adrenaline hormone is released into the bloodstream, which has a direct effect on this process. The reasons for this are:

• physical activity (fast walking, lifting weights, playing sports);
• emotional stress (fear, excitement, joy);
• stay in a hot room;
• taking certain medicines, as well as strong tea, coffee, etc.

Physiological high heart rate at normal pressure occurs after exposure to these factors. At the same time the indicator does not exceed 180 beats per minute, there are no symptoms such as chest pain, dizziness, blurred vision. After their elimination, the frequency of the heartbeat comes back to normal without medication.

Pathological causes of frequent heart beat at normal pressure

Pathological factors that can lead to an increase in the frequency and rhythm of the heartbeat at normal pressure, there are a large number. Let us single out the most probable and common ones:

• malfunctions of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system;
• diseases of the endocrine system (most often the cause is the increased production of certain hormones produced by the thyroid gland);
• infectious and purulent-inflammatory processes in the body, which lead to a general intoxication of the body ;
• drug and alcohol intoxication;
• chronic form of anemia;
• acute and chronic disorders of the respiratory system;
• congenital heart defects, the consequences of rheumatism and coronary heart disease;
• malignant neoplasms of different localization.

The pathological increase in heart rate may be accompanied by the appearance of the following symptoms:

• increasing general weakness;
• dizziness;
• headache;
• nausea;
• pain in the heart;
• cold sweat;
• sleep disturbance;
• "Flies" and turbidity in the eyes;
• a feeling of lack of air;
• ringing in the ears, hearing impairment;
• pulsation of large blood vessels, etc.

What to do with rapid heartbeats?

In pathological rapid heartbeat, especially if it is accompanied by other alarming symptoms, always call a doctor. Before arrival of an ambulance, you can do the following:

1. Ensure normal access to fresh air.
2. Take Corvalol, Valocordinum , tincture of motherwort or valerian.
3. Lie down, try to calm down.
4. Lightly press or massage the area of ​​branching of the carotid artery on the neck.

In the future, we will have to conduct an examination of the body to identify the causes of rapid heart rate and the appointment of appropriate treatment.