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What Causes Pulse Rate 143-145? Is It A Serious Condition?
i have just had my blood pressure done in a practical skills lesson and it was measured at 144/95, even on the obs machine, and my pulse rate on the machine ranged between 143-145. it has been triple checked with the same results....should i be worried?
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Your pulse rate is definitely on the higher side and has to be evaluated thoroughly. Check your thyroid function test as hyperthyroidism can cause persistently high pulse rate. Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. You need to take serial ECG monitoring to rule out any abnormal heart rhythm. If the heart rhythm or rate is persistently abnormal, you have to start on drugs like Metoprolol to keep the rhythm as normal.
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Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Your pulse rate is definitely on the higher side and has to be evaluated thoroughly. Check your thyroid function test as hyperthyroidism can cause persistently high pulse rate. Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. You need to take serial ECG monitoring to rule out any abnormal heart rhythm. If the heart rhythm or rate is persistently abnormal, you have to start on drugs like Metoprolol to keep the rhythm as normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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