The speed at which your heart beats in a minute is known as heart rate. The heart rate is calculated by counting the number of heartbeats per minute, which is almost equal to the pulse measured at any peripheral point. For adults, the average resting heart rate should be between 60 to 100 beats per minute.
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I often experience chest pains due to anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have frequent recurring pains in my chest due to anxiety. I recently got a fitness watch and noticed that when I am experiencing this my heart rate goes way up. Normal for me is 65 to 70 when resting. When my chest starts hurting it has jumped as high as 135 to 140 when resting. Is t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From what you mentioned, most probably you have panic disorder (one of the anxiety disorders). Let me know some more details: 1) Do you have changes in bowel habits, eating habits, or sleeping pattern? 2) Do you live a stressful life? 3)... Read Full »
Why does my heart rate jump up ten beats after I stop walking?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41 year old female living a sedentary lifestyle. I am 100 lbs or more overweight 248 lbs at 5'4". I started the gym today and I walked slowly for 15 minutes. My heart rate stayed around 120 bpm. Then I stopped moving to see how fast my heart rate would go down. It went up 10 bea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heart rate rises because of the unconditioning due to long term sedentary lifestyle. Do regular exercise, heart rate will slowly come down. The more one is fit, more heart rate will come down immediately after stopping exercise. A decrease of 20 or more in the first min... Read Full »
I have anxiety, and my heart rate is reduced. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49-year-old male with a weight of 220 pounds and height of 5' 9". I exercise Cardio regularly however carry a little extra weight. I suffer from anxiety and are presently on inderal lyrica and Prozac. Over the past two weeks I have noticed my resting heart rate on my smart watch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns, do not worry you will be fine. The Inderal you are taking is what is reducing your heart rate. A 48 bpm to 58 bpm is not bad so long you are not experiencing symptoms like fainting or shortness you are fine. I advise you to continue to mon... Read Full »
I am an active person with a low heart rate and blood pressure. Do I need to be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past one month, I have been working out a lot such as running, body building and following a healthy diet. I have lost weight. My blood pressure is 95/59 mmHg. My resting heartbeat is around 55 beats per minute. My weight is 160 pounds. I wanted to ask if it is fine to have this l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very normal for athletes to have a low heart rate. Sometimes some people are born with this condition where they have very low heart rate and blood pressure. When did you first notice this development? Have you been on other drugs apart from the ones menti... Read Full »
Should I be on beta blocker if I am diagnosed with AFib?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with AFib four months back. My heart rate was not elevated. I had controlled AFib. I went on blood thinner Eliquis for four weeks and had a successful cardioversion. I stayed on Eliquis until I met my doctor 20 days back. He took me off blood thinners and put me on bet... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I guess you must have undergone echo in order to find out the cause of atrial fibrillation. Now, regarding your doubt, as such the risk of stroke is not high in you so blood thinners are not absolutely necessary for you. Now, if AFib is of less than 48 hours durati... Read Full »
Kindly share your opinion about the health condition of my mother.
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to ask you for a second opinion on the treatment prescribed for my 53-year-old mother by a cardiologist. She was diagnosed with chronic ischemic heart disease following a routine ECG which I would like to send you, and the blood tests indicated a cholesterol of 280 mg/dL. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed the therapy prescribed by the doctor and I agree with it. It contains a blood thinner (Aspirin and Clopidogrel) to help prevent blood clots in the coronary arteries, a beta blocker to lower the heart rate, a nitrate to help increase the blood flow in the c... Read Full »
My heart rate after a run is increasing. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 36 years old weighing 125 pounds and having a resting heart rate of 60 to 65 bpm till last week, but now I am getting resting heart rate as 80 to 85 bpm. From last one week, I have started running every day for about 16 minutes, four minutes each lap (starting with 5 kmph to 8 kmp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do not think there is anything to worry about. Running for a longer time, say for few months at least, will make the heart stronger and decrease the heart rate, not for a week. There are numerous factors which can affect our heart beat like exercise status, walking bef... Read Full »
Should I worry if my heart rate increases with exertion?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a severe doctor phobia. I am unable to go in for care, but I need to understand something happening better and if it is normal for my health. I had an episode of something a couple of months ago. I got extremely sick, started vomiting and sweating horribly, has chills and massively... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, there is no need to worry and relieve your anxiety. In all probabilities, you are having obstructive sleep apnea as all your data fits into it. Do you have any symptoms like snoring, interrupted sleep, unrefreshing sleep, morning headaches, daytime sleepin... Read Full »
My mother has cardiac symptoms and hyperthyroidism. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My mother has been diagnosed with sinus bradycardia accompanied by mild chest discomfort and weakness. An ECG has revealed a heart rate of 60 beats per minute, and she is experiencing pain in her left arm. Given her existing hyperthyroid condition, should we be concerned about these sym... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. This patient's hyperthyroidism is well-controlled, which is a positive aspect. A heart rate of 60-90 is typically considered normal, and 58 falls within the nearly normal range. So, there is no immediate cause for c... Read Full »
Why is there increased heart beat in a hypothyroid patient?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife sometimes has a high heart beat more than 200 times in a minute. Gone through ECG and Holter test, but could not find why it is happening. She is 40 and hypothyroid patient and taking Thyroxine 50 mg. Please suggest any treatment for that. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please show me ECG (electrocardiogram) and Holter so that I may diagnose what is rhythm, and prescribe management plan. She is taking Thyroxine which may also cause sometimes fast heart rate. Do thyroid profile, if not done recently, and send me results. Finally, try... Read Full »
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