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What Causes High Heart Rate?
Question: i am 62 year old women, with hypertension, take medication, now for two yearrs my blood pressure is normal now at 125/68 but my heart beat is 110 is that a problem
Brief Answer:
Needs attention
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Heart rate of 110 is high / needs attention
Blood tests like electrolytes (potassium) and thyroid are to be done.
At times, HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) is done to analyse and plan for further management
Reducing the dose of amlodipine may help – it dilates the blood vessels and can increase the rate
Stepping up the dose of Metoprolol can help – it reduces the heart rate
Discuss with your doctor... The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Good luck
Needs attention
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Heart rate of 110 is high / needs attention
Blood tests like electrolytes (potassium) and thyroid are to be done.
At times, HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) is done to analyse and plan for further management
Reducing the dose of amlodipine may help – it dilates the blood vessels and can increase the rate
Stepping up the dose of Metoprolol can help – it reduces the heart rate
Discuss with your doctor... The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Good luck
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