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It is actually the other way round. High heart rate affects the blood pressure. They have a direct relationship. As the heart rate increases, the blood pressure also increases and vice versa. But, this does not rise proportionately. Heart rate is the frequency of heart beats in a minute. Blood pressure is the pace at which the blood hits the arterial walls and is denoted as diastolic and systolic pressure. The normal blood pressure is 120 by 80 mm Hg. The heart rate increases due to stress. The rate is less, while resting. The heart rate at rest is between 60 and 75 beats per minute. The level is high at the time of birth, as high as 130. It decreases to 80, by the age of 12. The levels reach 60 to 75, by the time of adulthood. Individuals on regular exercise, have a lower heart rate at rest.
Heart rate above 100 beats per minute is referred to as tachycardia. Symptoms of tachycardia include palpitation. Dizziness, breathlessness, anxiety and chest pain are the other symptoms of high heart rate. It is life threatening, as the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide is affected. Other causes of tachycardia or increase in heart beat are heart cell abnormalities, emphysema or lung disease, overactive thyroid, hot triggers and stimulants, such as alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. Minute malfunctioning of the atrial muscles and abnormalities in the electrical properties of the cells are also some more causative factors of tachycardia. Individuals on certain medications, such as allergy and asthma are at high risk for tachycardia. It is also seen in individuals with underlying conditions, such as heart disease, congenital defects, lung disease or coronary artery disease.
The rise in blood pressure is not the same as the heart rate. This is due to the dilation of the blood vessels. During exercise, the heart rate increases and thereby allows more blood flow. In certain individuals, heart rate doubles during exercise, though a moderate rise in blood pressure is common. Energy drinks help during exercise session. They are a storehouse of taurine and caffeine. Taurine is an essential amino acid that helps in improving alertness and concentration. They are equally harmful, especially for those with heart problems. The cause and kind of tachycardia, determines the treatment procedure. The underlying cause is treated to decrease the risk of high heart rate. Delay in treatment affects the individual and results in a number of complications.
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