Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question. Rapid pulse are also known as Palpitations. Palpitations are usually not serious.
However, it depends on whether or not the sensations represent an abnormal heart rhythm ( arrhythmia). The following conditions make you more likely to have an abnormal heart rhythm:
Normally the heart beats 60 - 100 times per minute. In people who exercise routinely or take medications that slow the heart, the rate may drop below 55 beats per minute.
If your heart rate is fast (over 100 beats per minute), this is called tachycardia. A slow heart rate is called bradycardia. An occasional extra heartbeat is known as extrasystole.
Palpitations are usually not serious. However, it depends on whether or not the sensations represent an abnormal heart rhythm ( arrhythmia).
Heart palpitations can be caused by:
Anemia
Anxiety, stress, fear
Caffeine
Certain medications, including those used to treat thyroid disease, asthma, high blood pressure, or heart problems
Cocaine
Diet pills
Exercise
Fever
Hyperventilation
Low levels of oxygen in your blood
Heart valve disease, including mitral valve prolapse
Nicotine
Overactive thyroid
However, it's important to have your symptoms checked with your physician.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question. Rapid pulse are also known as Palpitations. Palpitations are usually not serious.
However, it depends on whether or not the sensations represent an abnormal heart rhythm ( arrhythmia). The following conditions make you more likely to have an abnormal heart rhythm:
Normally the heart beats 60 - 100 times per minute. In people who exercise routinely or take medications that slow the heart, the rate may drop below 55 beats per minute.
If your heart rate is fast (over 100 beats per minute), this is called tachycardia. A slow heart rate is called bradycardia. An occasional extra heartbeat is known as extrasystole.
Palpitations are usually not serious. However, it depends on whether or not the sensations represent an abnormal heart rhythm ( arrhythmia).
Heart palpitations can be caused by:
Anemia
Anxiety, stress, fear
Caffeine
Certain medications, including those used to treat thyroid disease, asthma, high blood pressure, or heart problems
Cocaine
Diet pills
Exercise
Fever
Hyperventilation
Low levels of oxygen in your blood
Heart valve disease, including mitral valve prolapse
Nicotine
Overactive thyroid
However, it's important to have your symptoms checked with your physician.
Thanks,
October 11, 2011 - 7:43amDaisy
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