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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 »
Why is resting heart rate low even after using pacemaker?
Query: Hello doctor, My 78 year old father has had a pacemaker for five years. The pacemaker is working. But his heart is becoming weaker and more dependent on the pacemaker. He now has a low resting heart rate. What causes this? What is the treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Usually, if the pacemaker is working, then the heartbeat will be the set rate of the pacemaker machine. If the heart rate is below the set rate then the pacemaker is not working properly. Kindly get his pacemaker checked with the pacemaker company. Please do a thyroid fu... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about my low heart rates and anxiety regarding this issue?
Query: Hello doctor, My heart rate appears to be around 50 to 65 beats per minute when I am about to fall asleep or doze off. Is it normal? I am not very active. I do not have any heart conditions, and I am not on any medications. I am also not overweight. My anxiety has worsened because of this condition.... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Do you have any symptoms such as palpitation or syncope? As long as you do not have any symptoms, do not worry. Some people just live normally with low heart rates without any problems. Slow heart rate could be of two main types, sinus br... Read Full »
What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation?
Query: Hi doctor, I have good health with occasional atrial fibrillation. Last night, I had a flare up of atrial fibrillation and my resting heart rate was 130 beats per minute which happened a few hours ago. My normal resting heart rate is 70 beats per minute. I am taking Magnesium and Potassium. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Atrial fibrillation occurring in this age group needs evaluation like an echocardiogram, cardiac stress test, coronary angiography to rule out coronary artery disease. Next, I guess you do not have any other diseases like diabetes, hypertension, or stroke. If not, then ... Read Full »
Is it true that athletes have a low heart rate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. I go to the gym six times a week. I am taking protein supplements and milk. I am not taking caffeine, alcohol or any other medicine. My resting heart rate is 84 beats per minute. When my pulse is under 100 beats per minute, I do not feel anything, but during some tensio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. The normal heart rate varies from 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM). During activity, heart rate of every person increases and it may cross 100 BPM. So, what I can see in your query is something that I also have. In fact, this is the pattern with... Read Full »
What should be the target heart rate during physical activity?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49 year old female. My resting heart rate is 69 bpm. What should be my target heart rate during physical activity? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The resting heart rate can vary among the population, and it is usually 72 +/- 6. With exercise, it may go to 180 or more depending on the nature of the training, exercise tolerance, fitness, the age of the patient, etc. The fitter you are, lower your resting hear... Read Full »