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Suggest Treatment For High Heart Rate During A Stress Test

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: I am 59 years old and just had a thallium stress test a few weeks ago with the results showing no exercise induced schema. Great news as I have stents in my heart from 10 years ago. When taking the test my heart rate gradually went up until I max'd out at 153. I was on the treadmill for almost 14 minutes during the test. However the last 2 times I have exercised at the gym my heart rate went up within a minute or two to above 140. I had to reduce the intensity just to get my heart rate down to 140. After 20 minutes at this level I didn't even work up a sweat and felt that I didn't get a workout. I wore a chest strap the past day or so and found my heart rate goes up extremely fast even just walking up stairs. Any insights?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, I think you are ok.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, I think you are ok. I feel the chest strap created pressure and caused your heart rate to go up. Can you tell me the reason for wearing one? Personally I am against strapping the chest. Besides putting pressure on heart and lungs it can also cause GERD. You can revert back--regards

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