United Kingdom the Guardian published a report on what heart pulse means for health.
The Dr who spoke to the newspaper. David Culpepper said the pulse that should be present may vary according to factors such as a person’s health status and age.
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The pulse of “athletes and very fit people may be below 60’s, while in infants and young children it is often above 100’s pulse. Usually this figure drops as we get older” he said.
If your pulse is below 60’s, you may consider yourself as healthy as an athlete, but there are some exceptions.
Low for culpepper pulse, it may indicate problems with the heart’s electrical system, an underactive thyroid gland, or other medical problems.
In addition, some medications used especially for high blood pressure and heart problems may also cause a low pulse.
Cardiologist Elijah Behr, who works at the Mayo Clinic in London, pointed out the effects of lifestyle on the pulse.
Behr, “Caffeine enhances the effect of adrenaline in the heart. So consuming high amounts of tea, coffee or energy drinks can temporarily increase your pulse. The nicotine in cigarettes produces a similar effect and leads to heart and circulatory problems with long-term use” he said.
Stressing that emotions such as stress, anxiety and excitement also accelerate the heartbeat, Behr emphasized that caution should be taken about pulse elevations when there is no reason.
Behr said, “If the pulse is rising for no reason, this may be due to an unnoticed heart problem and should be examined. If the pulse elevation causes fainting and dizziness, the situation is more urgent” he said.
Experts also said that it is important how soon the pulse returns to normal after playing sports or getting excited, and the shortness of this time indicates a healthier heart.
