Elderly people whose heartbeat exceeds 100 beats/minute may be caused by physiological factors such as emotional excitement and exertion, which are usually not dangerous; they may also be caused by pathological factors such as coronary heart disease or pneumonia, and their danger is related to the severity of the disease.
1. Physiological factors: if the heartbeat exceeds 100 beats/minute due to simple physiological factors and no underlying disease, the heartbeat can be recovered after resting and calming down, which is usually not dangerous.
2. Pathologic factors: If the underlying disease is relatively minor and the heart rate is slightly higher than 100 beats/minute, the risk is generally not great and recovery is usually possible after active treatment. However, if the underlying disease is serious, such as acute infarction, severe pneumonia, etc., there is a greater risk; heart rate significantly higher than 100 beats / min, and even accompanied by a drop in blood pressure and other manifestations, it also indicates that the risk is great.
Therefore, if the heart rate of an elderly person exceeds 100 beats/minute, and if pathological factors are considered, he or she should consult a doctor in a timely manner to assess his or her condition through electrocardiograms and other relevant examinations, determine the severity of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the diagnosis and treatment.
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