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What Causes High Heartbeat Rate Of 171?

I ve gone into atrial flutter 5 times in the last 15 months, the most recent one a couple of hours ago. I m 60 years old and in decent healthwise othrewise. I ve had two catheter ablations and 4 cardioversions, the most recent on 4/9. When I ve gone into AF before, my heart rate has been about 120, but this time it s 171. I ve called my doctor s office and left an urgent message, but have not heard back. Given how high my HR is, should I go to ER or wait for doctor s office to call back. I have no chest pain and no history of heart attack. Thanks Don
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Hi,

You can have a severe heart attack & end your life. Report to ER immediately for cardiology treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. RS Gulati
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What Causes High Heartbeat Rate Of 171?

Hi, You can have a severe heart attack & end your life. Report to ER immediately for cardiology treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. RS Gulati