what to do when your heart is racing?
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['Breathe deeply. It will help you relax until your palpitations pass.', 'Splash your face with cold water. It stimulates a nerve that controls your heart rate.', "Don't panic. Stress and anxiety will make your palpitations worse."]
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['Check the scene and the person. Make sure the scene is safe, then tap the person on the shoulder and shout "Are you OK?" to ensure that the person needs help.', 'Call 911 for assistance. ... ', 'Open the airway. ... ', 'Check for breathing. ... ', 'Push hard, push fast. ... ', 'Deliver rescue breaths. ... ', 'Continue CPR steps.']
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['lie down with your legs raised – if you cannot do this then sit with your head lowered between your knees.', 'drink some water.', 'eat something.', 'take some deep breaths.']
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If you are experiencing fear, anxiety or stress, your heart rate will increase. People who can feel their heartbeat, or flutter, may be experiencing palpitations.
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['Running. Jogging slowly around your town will help condition your heart. ... ', 'Cycling. Cycling is a great way to burn some calories. ... ', 'Racquetball. ... ', 'Rowing. ... ', 'Hockey. ... ', 'Soccer.']
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Cardiac arrest is reversible in most victims if it's treated within a few minutes. First, call 911 for emergency medical services. Then get an automated external defibrillator if one is available and use it as soon as it arrives. Begin CPR immediately and continue until professional emergency medical services arrive.
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["Do something fun. As quiet as it's kept, this is something that many people just don't do. ... ", 'Exercise. After a stressful situation, it is often a good idea to get a quick jog or run in. ... ', "Don't do anything. ... ", 'Shift your focus. ... ', 'Breathing. ... ', 'Yoga. ... ', 'Read for fun. ... ', 'Eat chocolate.']
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When your heart rate is too fast, it's called tachycardia. For adults, a fast heart rate is generally defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute. However, what's considered too fast may also depend on your age and overall health.
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Heart palpitations are the sensation that your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. It may also feel like your heart is racing, pounding, or fluttering. You may become overly aware of your heartbeat. This sensation can be felt in the neck, throat, or chest.
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You might feel heart palpitations in your throat or neck as well as your chest. They can occur when you're active or at rest.
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Get emergency help if you fainted or if you have symptoms of a heart attack or have severe shortness of breath. Call your doctor right away if your heart rate is slower than usual, you feel like you might pass out, or you notice increased shortness of breath.
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Exhale and hold your breath for a couple seconds. This triggers your parasympathetic nervous system, which decreases your heart rate.
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Heart palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering). It is normal to hear or feel your heart “pounding” as it beats faster when you exercise. You may feel it when you do any physical activity.
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['Call 911 immediately. ... ', 'Note the time you first see symptoms. ... ', 'Perform CPR, if necessary. ... ', 'Do Not Let that person go to sleep or talk you out of calling 911. ... ', 'Do Not Give them medication, food, or drinks. ... ', 'Do Not Drive yourself or someone else to the emergency room.']
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['Take your blood pressure if you suspect you have a hypertensive crisis.', 'If it is over 180/120 mm Hg, rest for 5 minutes.', 'Take your blood pressure again.']
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You should visit your doctor if your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and you're not an athlete). In addition to a heart rate, you should look out for other symptoms such as: being short of breath. fainting.
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The most appropriate way to treat palpitations at home is to avoid the triggers that cause your symptoms. Reduce stress. Try relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga or deep breathing. Avoid stimulants.