Why is the pressure low and the pulse high and what should I do in this case?

Everyone knows that for hypotension, low blood pressure is the norm. But what if the low pressure and high pulse cause a deterioration in well-being? Why does the heart begin to contract in a strengthened mode and the pulse becomes more frequent? Such a condition may indicate the development of serious pathologies associated with the defeat of the cardiovascular system. Therefore, when anxiety symptoms appear, you should hurry to see a doctor - a cardiologist.

Causes of high pulse with low pressure

In medicine, a high heart rate, that is, an increase in the number of heartbeats( heart rate) by more than 20% is termed tachycardia. In the practice of any cardiologist, patients with complaints of symptoms of tachycardia are not uncommon. Trying to understand why the pressure is low and the pulse is high, they turn to the specialist's help.

There are many reasons that provoke such a condition, but most often the root of the problem lies in a disease such as vegetative-vascular dystonia( VDD) developing in a hypotonic or mixed type. In this condition, the heart can not pump the right amount of blood, as a result, the body is sorely lacking in energy, and against a background of low blood pressure, a person often has crises. They are accompanied by strong weakness( up to fainting), pallor, a sharp drop in pressure, against which tachycardia develops.

In addition, low blood pressure and high heart rate are noted under the following conditions:

• profuse blood loss( including internal bleeding);
• shock states( hemorrhagic, anaphylactic, toxic, traumatic, cardiogenic shock);
• gestation period;
• diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular and nervous system;
• taking certain medications;
• dehydration of the body;
• respiratory failure;
• intoxication with alcohol or drugs;
• is a serious infection.

Especially dangerous are shock conditions that can occur as a result of serious injury, when a person experiences severe pain. Angioneurotic shock develops with an allergic reaction to taking medications, an insect bite, eating products containing a provocative allergen.

In this case, the laryngeal edema may begin, which leads to suffocation, a drop in pressure, and an increase in heart rate. Cardiogenic shock occurs when cardiac arrest, if in this case, urgently not to provide qualified medical care, there is a fatal outcome.

The decrease in the pulse under reduced pressure in pregnant women is associated with the influence of the hormone progesterone on the vascular system. In this case, the tone of the vessels decreases, which leads to an increase in the volume of circulating blood, the development of tachycardia and iron deficiency anemia.

For other reasons that can cause an unpleasant condition, include uncontrolled use of diuretics, antihypertensive drugs or antidepressants. In addition, tachycardia with low blood pressure can provoke physiological causes, for example, extreme stress or excessive physical activity.

Symptoms of tachycardia with low pressure

In this pathology, low blood pressure is accompanied by rapid heart rate. During an attack, the patient experiences the following symptoms:

• pain in the heart;
• squeezing in the chest area, lack of air;
• clear feeling of palpitations;
• weakness, drowsiness;
• dizziness, fainting;
• sensation of heaviness and lump in the stomach;
• increased sweating;
• occurrence of unreasonable anxiety or panic fears.

With this condition, the heart rate can reach 90 beats / min.and more, and the pressure is reduced to less than 100/60 mm.gt;Art. With a drop in blood pressure, the heart begins to beat more often, trying to compensate for the decrease in blood flow. In this case, tissues and organs lack oxygen.

Hypoxia most unfavorably affects the work of the heart, brain and other vital organs. Especially dangerous is the low pressure with high pulse in elderly people who have problems with blood vessels, since this condition increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Diagnostic methods

If you have anxiety symptoms, you need to undergo a comprehensive examination, including procedures such as ECG, ultrasound of the heart, laboratory tests of blood and urine, if necessary, blood pressure monitoring. To clarify the cause of this condition may need ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, thyroid gland, a consultation of a cardiologist, neurologist, gynecologist.

After receiving the results of the examination, the doctor will put the correct diagnosis and recommend to the patient what medicine to take under low pressure and high pulse. Attempts to self-medicate should be excluded, since the misuse of sedatives or antihypertensives can lead to unpredictable consequences.

High pulse at low pressure - what should I do?

Drug medications for hypotension accompanied by rapid heartbeat can be taken only as directed by a doctor. The fact is that most drugs that are prescribed for tachycardia not only reduce heart rate( heart rate), but also significantly reduce blood pressure, which is especially dangerous for hypotension.

During an attack of tachycardia as a first aid measure, simple techniques can be used that reduce heart rate:

• several times take a deep breath all over your chest and hold your breath for 10-20 seconds;
• strain the abdominal muscles and squeeze the limbs for 15-20 seconds( repeat 3-5 times).

Respiratory gymnastics and pressure of the press are good at restoring the heart rhythm with mild manifestations of tachycardia. In addition, you can give the patient a warm tea with honey or broth of wild rose. With pain in the heart, squeezing in the chest, it is advised to take 15-20 drops of valokurdin, motherwort infusions or valerian.

If this condition develops against the backdrop of vegeto-vascular dystonia, it is recommended to adjust the lifestyle, stop smoking and taking alcoholic beverages, and increase physical activity to normalize blood pressure and heart rate. Daily long walks in the fresh air, a proper diet, observance of the daily routine will benefit.

With worsening of hypotonicity with tachycardia urgent medical care and hospitalization are needed. After establishing the cause of this condition in the hospital, the necessary therapy is carried out. In the event of shock, resuscitation is performed, with dehydration the body is prescribed rehydration therapy and taking medication that normalizes the pressure. With cardiac problems, the choice of drugs will depend on the type of pathology.

The basis of complex treatment is made with preparations with vegetotrophic, sedative effect, drugs that improve the state of blood vessels and cardiac metabolism. In addition, the patient is recommended to practice physical therapy, physiotherapy sessions( acupuncture, reflexology).