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What Does Rapid Heart Beat With Normal Pulse Rate Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014

Question: My mother is bed bound. Has rapid heart beat. BP is 108 over 73 Pulse 80. Her skin is clammy.

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer: what other diseases does she have Detailed Answer: Hi, Her pulse 80 is normal. Rapid heart beat with normal pulse rate is uncommon. Cold skin indicate hypoperfusion to limbs. What else does she have as any risk factors.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (59 minutes later)

Hi. I just submitted a Medical history and current meds. What is hypoperfusion? Mistake in med history: BP was 108/73 not 108/80! Now it's 112/76. Pulse is 77. Oximeter reads: 98.

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Hypoperfusion means reduced extremity blood flow Detailed Answer: hi, Clammy and cold extremities indicate reduced cardiac functioning. As she was already diagnosed with congestive heart failure, that must be the cause. As long as her blood pressure remains above 100 (systolic), you need not worry. any further drop in BP or sudden rise in pusle over 100 or severe breathlessness on lying should warrant admission in a hospital. Hypoperfusion means reduced extremity blood flow, causing distal areas loose their natural warmth, giving them a clammy feel. Also take care that she does'nt develop bed sores as they are the last things a bedridden patient wants. please donot hesitate to post if you want to learn anything more. All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (8 hours later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX I really appreciate it!

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (5 hours later)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (14 hours later)

Ok, but how and where do I rate the service?

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: If you do not see rating option, just ignore Detailed Answer: If you do not see rating option, just ignore. Thank you anyways. Take care of your mother.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar