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What Causes Sudden Increase In Heart Rate While On Medication For Hypertension?
I woke up feeling my heart was gonna jump out of my skin. I have hypertension and my bp readings was fine but the heart rate was high. Why was my heart rate that high when I woke up at 4am? I take beta blocker and diuretics for hypertension and yesterday was my first walk exercise 1 1/2 miles
You may repeat ECG and if needed echo can lead to diagnosis. Visit a cardiologist or medicine nearby. Yes, beta blockers are helpful under guidance. It might be even as simple as a night terror or a dream.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Increase In Heart Rate While On Medication For Hypertension?
Hi, You may repeat ECG and if needed echo can lead to diagnosis. Visit a cardiologist or medicine nearby. Yes, beta blockers are helpful under guidance. It might be even as simple as a night terror or a dream. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician