HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Does My Heart Pound So Fast When I Wake Up? What Would Be The Reason?

Why does my heart pound so fast when i wake up? Sometimes when I take a nap, I wake up and my heart is beating really fast. Is this weird? What would be the reason?
Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
Heart Rate (HR) abruptly increases due to 3 main reasons: 1. Fight 2. Flight 3. Freight In these situations catecholamine levels increases and ultimately increases the HR above the normal. Continuous increased HR is called tachycardia and it's a serious medical illness which can cause high blood pressure and heart problems. If it is chronic (old - more than two weeks), it needs immediate attention. See your doctor at your earliest.
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Heart attack


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Does My Heart Pound So Fast When I Wake Up? What Would Be The Reason?

Heart Rate (HR) abruptly increases due to 3 main reasons: 1. Fight 2. Flight 3. Freight In these situations catecholamine levels increases and ultimately increases the HR above the normal. Continuous increased HR is called tachycardia and it s a serious medical illness which can cause high blood pressure and heart problems. If it is chronic (old - more than two weeks), it needs immediate attention. See your doctor at your earliest.