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Is Heart Rate Of 150 Bpm A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

Question: Hi! I am a 45 year old woman.. I'm active and eat very healthy. Lately after a large meal (usually laying down) my heart rate increases somewhat over 150 bpm. I have diagnosed Panic Disorder, so I'm used to a high heart rate. Have had all the necessary tests and no other symptoms go along with it.. should I be concerned. Is this heart rate dangerous? Thank you for you time

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,

I have read your query,

Since your all the necessary tests are normal,this heart rate is highly unlikely dangerous but please provide me some more information,

do you have take any medications for this high heart rate or for panic disorder?
after how many hours your heart rate comes down to normal?
Since how many days you have this problem?

please get back to me with these answers,I will give my opinion after that.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Never lasts for hours, maybe about 15 minutes or so.. I am taking 50 mg of Zoloft for panic attacks. It only happens once in a while not all the time. And usually after eating

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be concerned much.Do not worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for sharing more information,

Since it happens occasionally and lasts for few minutes and come back to normal,there is no need to worry about it.

You can continue with Zoloft 50 mg as directed by your doctor.

Regards,

Dr XXXXXXX kabra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad