Re: Tachycardia Question

From: listener (listener_at_nospam.net)
Date: 09/06/04

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    Synergie <wlmcdonald@accesswave.ca> wrote in
    news:pcN_c.63644$vO1.321699@nnrp1.uunet.ca:

    > Okay I didn't mean to start an argument about whether or not I should
    > see a doc... I know that people's heart rates can sometimes increase
    > by anxiety/fear/nervousness, and caffiene etc. What I was looking for
    > was anyone's opinion on the rate where it becomes something of
    > concern. I never thought that 140-150 was ever something to be
    > concerned about. If i had... trust me, I'd have seen a doc. But since
    > my friend thought it might be a little on the high part of normal, I
    > thought I'd ask opinions.
    >

    Having a *resting* HR of 150 over the course of a few days *is* something
    to be concerned about. Please consult with an able cardiologist for
    evaluation.

    L.

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