Treatment
The treatment of the high pulse at rest is largely determined by the cause of the symptom. In many cases there are temporary stressful phases with increased activity, which subside of their own accord and do not require treatment. If the pulse remains elevated, the first measures to be taken are to remain calm, avoid stress, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and avoid various stimulants.
All this leads in the long run to a reduction and stabilization of the pulse. The avoidance of stress, nicotine and caffeine are the main focus here. If other diseases such as hormone disorders or diseases of the cardiac conduction system are behind the increased pulse, drug therapies may have to be initiated, less frequently also surgical treatments.
Duration
The duration of the high pulse can vary greatly with the underlying cause and can also be crucial for diagnostics. In most cases, a high pulse will subside of its own accord within a short period of time as the stress or increased activity subsides. Hormonal disturbances such as hyperthyroidism can cause a permanent increase in pulse rate, which only subsides once the therapy is started.
Cardiovascular diseases can also cause a permanent high pulse rate. Cardiac arrhythmias can recur, disappear in between, or persist for a long time.
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