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Auntie Wang is 63 years old and is in better health compared to her peers, usually doing all the work at home by herself and without her children. Although she was diagnosed with three highs a few years ago, she has been taking medication and there is nothing unusual about her body.
But in the past year, she found that she started to gasp for breath when she climbed the stairs and always felt tightness in her chest, with episodes of weakness, pallor and sweating, which disappeared after resting and slowing down.
But once the chest tightness and shortness of breath kicked in, Auntie Wang didn't slow down, instead she went into severe shock. Thankfully, her son was home at the time and rushed her to the hospital, where she was found to be in atrial fibrillation, with a heart rate that could reach 180-200 beats per minute at its fastest. After being hospitalized and treated aggressively, Auntie Wang's condition was promptly brought under control.
I. Research: The faster the heartbeat, the shorter the life expectancy
Wen Qibang, a professor at China University of Medicine, studied nearly 2 million medical examinations and found that a fast heartbeat is an important factor in shortening life expectancy, and the faster the heartbeat, the shorter the relative life expectancy. The heartbeat of a healthy person lying down for five minutes should be around 60 beats per minute, those with more than 70 beats per minute are on the fast side, those with 90-99 beats per minute lose 8 years of life, and those with more than 100 beats per minute may lose 13 years of life.
Of course, a slow heartbeat is not a good thing, said Guo Yifang, vice president of the Hebei Provincial People's Hospital and director of the Department of Geriatrics, who said that the normal heart rate for a healthy person should be 60-100 beats per minute, and the ideal heart rate at quiet rest is 50-80 beats per minute, but if it is too low (less than 50 beats per minute), it may cause insufficient blood supply to vital organs.
Two, too fast and too slow heartbeats are not good and may be a sign of disease
60-100 beats per minute is the normal heart rate range at rest. The first of these is to make sure that the person is not too slow or too fast, which could be a warning of several diseases.
1. Thyroid disease
Low thyroid can affect vascular function and increase the risk of heart failure, heart disease, stroke, etc. Hyperthyroidism can lead to sinus arrhythmia and even hyperthyroid heart disease, so it is important to pay enough attention to thyroid disease, and it is best to review it once a month.
2. Heart failure
If symptoms such as arrhythmia, rapid heartbeat, and palpitations occur, be alert to the onset of heart failure. One study found that an increase of five beats per minute in heart rate increases rehospitalization rates and cardiovascular mortality by 15%, so be alert to heart failure and take medications as prescribed by your doctor if necessary.
3. Atrial fibrillation
If you experience unexplained panic, chest tightness, or a missed heartbeat, you should be alert to the onset of atrial fibrillation and should seek medical attention. Atrial fibrillation increases the formation of blood clots, which can block blood vessels and cause strokes when they fall off.
4. Heat stroke
In the heat of summer, it is important to be alert to heat stroke. When the body becomes severely dehydrated, the electrolytes in the body may change, blood pressure decreases, and the heartbeat becomes abnormal, so remember to drink more water in the summer.
Three, too fast heartbeat? Do 4 things to help you slow down
A fast heartbeat may conceal some health signals, and doing the following points may help you slow down!
Beverages such as strong tea and coffee may have a refreshing effect, but they should not be taken in excess to watch out for a fast heart rate, and you should eat and drink less of these speeding foods in general.
Overweight increases the burden on your heart, so keeping your weight within the ideal range is also good for a healthy heart rate.
When you are stressed or overly emotional, your heart rate can go into overdrive, so it's important to learn to control your emotions and have a good, steady mind. This is especially true for people with high blood pressure.
Studies have found that exercising for more than three months can lower the heart rate by 4-5 beats per minute. Regular moderate-intensity exercise can help with heart function.
Usually, certain medications can raise your heart rate when taken, such as anti-arrhythmic drugs, antidepressants, etc. It is best to consult your doctor before taking them and then take them as prescribed to avoid adverse reactions
While research studies have found that people with slow heartbeats live longer, people with slow heartbeats live longer. The first thing you need to do is to take the medication. The normal heartbeat range is 60-100 beats per minute, and when an abnormal heartbeat is detected, it is important to seek medical attention. It is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and sleep regularly.
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