Is Heart Rate Ranging 65-75 Bpm A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2015

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Question : My resting heart rate is always between 65 - 75 but I notice at various times a day (in morning after hot shower and light housework) that it sometimes rises to between 115 - 125 no noticeable increase in BP is this something to be concerned about or just a normal increase due to body movement?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You shouldn't worry about tachycardia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

What you are experiencing is called tachycardia. Tachycardia in your case is a normal reaction from hot showers and is related to autonomous nervous system response and excesive adrenaline release.

In most of the cases this is a benign situation and you don't need to worry about.

However if you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations for a proper evaluation:
- blood work including thyroid hormone levels
- cardiac echo
- holter monitoring

Meantime I advise to:
- avoid very hot showers in the morning
- use chamomile tea
- increase consumption of fresh fruits
- add magnesium supplements

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (16 minutes later)

Thanks, I drink a lot of chamomile and have one cup of coffee first thing in the morning, I have had thyroid levels checked and all normal. I do smoke (less than 10 a day) and am tfying to cut this down. I'm guessing that the smoking and caffeine probably contribute to increase heart rate also? Is the fact that my resting rate is normal a good sign? Would this be higher if there was a problem such as heart disease? Also I was told that thin people have faster heart rates, I'm 5'6" with a BMI of 18.5

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Yes caffeine and smoking are principal contributors of tachycardia. If you stop taking caffeine and quit smoking your HR will be stabilised.

The fact that your resting HR is normal is a good sign. This show that your heart is functioning normally and your resting HR would be higher in case of cardiac problems.

It's true that slim thin people may experience more tachycardia and you shouldn't worry about that.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar