Show Download Article People with resting heart rates of over 100 beats per minute (bpm) have a 78 percent greater risk of developing heart disease. If your heart beats too quickly when resting, it could signal that you're in poor physical shape or that you're significantly stressed out. Additionally, if you experience a very high heart rate, it is imperative that you take steps to slow it down! Follow the methods for temporarily lowering a "high" or "very-high" heart rate. Then improve it permanently with physical conditioning. Extreme caution: this could be tachycardia, which can be involved in a kind of heart attack needing immediate, emergency medical attention.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To quickly slow your heart rate down when it’s very high, take a deep breath for 5-8 seconds, hold it for 3-5 seconds, and exhale for 5-8 seconds. Repeat the deep breaths until you feel your heart rate slowing. You can also place your index and pointer finger on the side of your neck and rub in small circular motions to massage your carotid artery and stimulate your vagus nerve. Some people also find that lightly splashing their face with cold water can slow their heart rate. If your heart rate won’t slow down, seek medical attention immediately. To learn more from our Medical Review Board co-author, such as how to improve your overall heart rate through diet and exercise, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 4,165,035 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How can I immediately lower my heart rate?“Close your mouth and nose and raise the pressure in your chest, like you're stifling a sneeze.” Breathe in for 5-8 seconds, hold that breath for 3-5 seconds, then exhale slowly. Repeat several times. Raising your aortic pressure in this way will lower your heart rate.
How do you calm a racing heart?How can I manage heart palpitations and anxiety?. Coping with stress.. Diaphragmatic breathing.. Exercising regularly.. Getting enough sleep.. Meditation.. Pursed-lip breathing.. Tai chi, yoga or other mindful movement.. |