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What Could Cause Rapid Heart Rate When Test Reports Are Normal?
Question: I have a rapid pulse problem but no heart palpitations. Today my pulse is 123. I had a complete heart workup and nothing out of the ordinary showed up. This is the highest its gone.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a rapid heart rate could be related to different possible causes: anxiety, physical activity, an electrolyte imbalance, thyroid gland dysfunction, anemia etc.
For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests:
- An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia
- Complete blood count for anemia
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction
- Blood electrolytes for possible imbalances.
If you experience complaints like palpitations or shortness of breath, starting a beta-blocker would help improve your situation.
You should discuss with your doctor about the above tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would recommend as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Regarding your concern, I would explain that a rapid heart rate could be related to different possible causes: anxiety, physical activity, an electrolyte imbalance, thyroid gland dysfunction, anemia etc.
For this reason, I would recommend performing some tests:
- An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia
- Complete blood count for anemia
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid dysfunction
- Blood electrolytes for possible imbalances.
If you experience complaints like palpitations or shortness of breath, starting a beta-blocker would help improve your situation.
You should discuss with your doctor about the above tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!
Kind regards,
Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I do have hypothyroidism but that is checked regularly. I don't have anemia because my oncologist checks my blood every month. So do you think I should ask my primary about the other two tests?
I already wrote one 42 minutes ago so now it is my bedtime.
I already wrote one 42 minutes ago so now it is my bedtime.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am glad that you do not have anemia and your thyroid gland function is stable.
Anyway, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on performing the 24-48 hours ECG monitoring in order to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia.
If the above test is normal, and you continue to have palpitations or shortness of breath, starting a beta blocker may be needed.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I am glad that you do not have anemia and your thyroid gland function is stable.
Anyway, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on performing the 24-48 hours ECG monitoring in order to investigate for possible cardiac arrhythmia.
If the above test is normal, and you continue to have palpitations or shortness of breath, starting a beta blocker may be needed.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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