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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate In A Person With Normal BP?
I have a 21 son, 6 5 215 lbs asicalctive and in good health until today he had a physical. His heart was racing 140 beats, blood pressure 118/82. Our M.D. told us his upper heart was racing to pump the blood from his lower heart and the blood was pooling. Our son was put on blood thinners and medication to lower his heart rate. Our doctor was going to schedule a echo. What does all of this mean?
Tue, 11 Apr 2023
Hi,
A rapid heart rate or tachycardia is a condition in which the heart beats faster than the normal rate. In adults, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia. There are several causes of tachycardia including anxiety, stress, caffeine intake, physical activity, fever, hormonal imbalances, and certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, anemia, and heart diseases.
In your son's case, the rapid heart rate of 140 beats per minute could be due to an underlying medical condition or a sudden increase in physical activity. The pooling of blood could be due to a problem with the heart's electrical system or heart valves, which could cause an irregular heartbeat.
To determine the underlying cause of your son's tachycardia, your doctor may perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure the electrical activity of the heart, a Holter monitor to record the heart's activity over a longer period, and/or an echocardiogram to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.
If the cause of tachycardia is identified, the appropriate treatment will be prescribed. Blood thinners and medication to lower the heart rate may be used as a temporary measure until a diagnosis is made. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions and keep all scheduled appointments for further evaluation and treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
A rapid heart rate or tachycardia is a condition in which the heart beats faster than the normal rate. In adults, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia. There are several causes of tachycardia including anxiety, stress, caffeine intake, physical activity, fever, hormonal imbalances, and certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, anemia, and heart diseases.
In your son's case, the rapid heart rate of 140 beats per minute could be due to an underlying medical condition or a sudden increase in physical activity. The pooling of blood could be due to a problem with the heart's electrical system or heart valves, which could cause an irregular heartbeat.
To determine the underlying cause of your son's tachycardia, your doctor may perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure the electrical activity of the heart, a Holter monitor to record the heart's activity over a longer period, and/or an echocardiogram to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.
If the cause of tachycardia is identified, the appropriate treatment will be prescribed. Blood thinners and medication to lower the heart rate may be used as a temporary measure until a diagnosis is made. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions and keep all scheduled appointments for further evaluation and treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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