The heartbeat can increase for understandable reasons—during physical activity, in stressful situations, and because of bad habits. During the day, heart rate (also referred to as pulse) is generally higher than at night. A resting heart rate higher than 90 beats per minute means you should see a doctor as soon as possible!
Dr. Alex
Why do heart rates become elevated?
60–90 beats per minute is a normal heart rate. More frequent contractions of the heart indicate tachycardia. This is not a one-off disease, but rather a symptom of some problems.
An increase in heart rate is linked to hormonal fluctuations, especially in women in menopause and with iron deficiency anemia, as well as=== the manifestation of hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis.
Attacks of a rapid heartbeat can be a sign of a congenital malformation of the cardiac conduction system called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which today is successfully treated.
When the heart rate is not only fast but also irregular, it means there are single or multiple extraordinary contractions of the heart or its chambers. This is the cause of extrasystole, which is fou...
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