Can COVID cause resting bpm higher than usual?

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I understand your concern. Please do an ECG (electrocardiogram) and upload it to know your heart rhythm. Do take the necessary consultation for COVID (Coronavirus). Monitor O2 (oxygen) saturation regularly. Antivirals (like Favipiravir, according to the suggested dose, can be taken).

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I understand your concern. The attached reports (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity) show the normal rhythm. No signs of SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) or atrial fibrillation. These are just three leads; you can also do 12 lead ECGs in the ER (emergency room) to keep a record of baseline ECG.

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Yeah, it is possible because, in infections and fever, metabolic rate increases, and so does heart rate. But yours is 83 bpm (beats per minute) and still in the normal range (normal 60-100 bpm).

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Just get COVID treatment and keep your body temperature regular. What are all you taking for COVID?

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It is best to take Paracetamol, keep yourself hydrated, and use electrolyte solutions like ORS (oral rehydration solution). I suggest zinc and multivitamin supplements. We usually suggest antivirals, Doxycycline, and Ivermectin. Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take the medications with their consent.

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Have you not gotten vaccinated?

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And then also you got infected. Is it mild?

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I suggest you get a chest X-ray and HRCT (High-resolution computed tomography) on the fifth day. If saturation decreases, get them done immediately and get admitted. I hope this helps.

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But if saturation drops, you can get admitted. Do not worry about heart rate. It is normal. I hope this helps.

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