Fast Heartbeat

[orchis]

I had a bike test and the dr said my heart beats rather fast in resting position 100/110 bpm,

and I asked if it was dangerous he replied it would be worn out quicker. My blood pressure is 120/80 or 110/70. When I do cardio in a gym (rarely) my heart goes up to 150 and I can only get it down by walking slowly. But when I walk or climb stairs I'm ok. So is it something I shd worry about? (shoulda have asked the dr, but that was in Europe- the dr in BGH wants to me to overnite in the hospital to monitor it, I dont like the idea) I m 46, 178 cm - 5'10, 85 kg.

(OMG I rated my own topic 5 star by fiddling with the options, , can I un-do that )

Edited June 22, 2007 by orchis

[expatwannabe]

orchis

You need to take this seriously, and I'll tell you why. Because most people who die of heart complications do so because their heart speeds up in order to compensate for the lack of oxygen (from a blocked artery, blood vessel, etc.). What it feels like to them is a "panic attack" because their heart is racing so fast. And at some point, the heart seizes due to the continuous rapid beating.

So, my friend, you could have poor circulation near your heart and not know it. You need to let them check you out.

[Sheryl]

I am not totally clear, is your heart rate always around 100 at rest (i.e. when you are at home)? Or was it only during the test at the hospital?

If you don't know, check your pulse sometime when you are completely at rest. Also check when you first wake up, before getting out of bed, that is usually when the heart rate is at its lowest.

If these pulses are still at or over 100 then yes, you do need a complete cardio work-up to find out why your heart is needing too work that hard. However if at home your rate is normal then it may just have been from being in the hospital environment.

[ErikaG]

I had a bike test and the dr said my heart beats rather fast in resting position 100/110 bpm,

and I asked if it was dangerous he replied it would be worn out quicker. My blood pressure is 120/80 or 110/70. When I do cardio in a gym (rarely) my heart goes up to 150 and I can only get it down by walking slowly. But when I walk or climb stairs I'm ok. So is it something I shd worry about? (shoulda have asked the dr, but that was in Europe- the dr in BGH wants to me to overnite in the hospital to monitor it, I dont like the idea) I m 46, 178 cm - 5'10, 85 kg.

(OMG I rated my own topic 5 star by fiddling with the options, , can I un-do that )

Hi Orchis,

I advise you, to make a complete blood checkup (ionogram...)!

Many factors can make your heart beat faster !

For example a low potassium level, or medecine ...

Do not panic, but go to make your checkup as soon as you can !

Erika.

Edited June 24, 2007 by ErikaG

[Weho]

Could be an irregular heartbeat too, which might be more dangerous than a fast heartbeat. Some of the hospitals have testing programs, some reasonably priced, that might save your life. Your resting rate is a bit on the high side, but not alarming... regardless, you should have it looked at. Avoid medication, if possible. I would cut out all exercise until you have it looked at.

I trust you don't smoke. If you do, stop immediately...

If you drink coffee, I know that can cause a rapid heartbeat, as well as other caffeinated drinks (sodas, tea, even diet sodas).

If you do drink coffee, slowly try to wean off it.. switch to decafeinated tea, or cut it out altogether.

[orchis]

Thanks for the feed back, to be clear I checked it again when I woke up ; 102, so I went to the dr,

checked my thyroid function (was normal), next he will monitor me 24h, it's a little funny because I dont drink nor smoke and I wd like to exercise but I had to stop because my heartrate goes up too high, that machine always telling me "slowdown, slowdown" but in the end then I'm just walking. but thanks again.

[TheChiefJustice]

A heart rate of 150 when exercising is quite normal. I exercise for 30 minutes each day and my heart rate during the exercise period ranges from between 145 to 165 bpm. My resting heart rate upon waking is around 60 bpm, but it changes throughout the day from 65 to around 85 or 90, depending on my level of activity. As Sheryl quite rightly pointed out, a fast heart rate in a hospital environment is quite common. However, as your waking heart rate is 102 then you are quite right to have been placed on the 24 hour monitor. I am sure you will be fine. I do encourage you, after getting the all clear, to continue with some sort of daily aerobic exercise.

Let us know how it works out. God bless.

[PlainJane]

I exercise every now and then - run, but my hearbeat accelerates between 160-170, so I sorta am taking it easy now.