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Question : My heart is beating rapidly, 143. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to visit the ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

143 beats per minute is an emergency for a 78 years old individual. It could be an arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation is a very common type of arrhythmia, almost 8% of people of your age are affected). Other types of arrhythmia are possible too.

And there are many more potential causes of tachycardia like blood loss, anemia, hyperthyroidism, etc

This issue has to be clarified as soon as possible. You should visit the ER right away!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Rapid Heart Beats

Brief Answer: You need to visit the ER Detailed Answer: Hello, 143 beats per minute is an emergency for a 78 years old individual. It could be an arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation is a very common type of arrhythmia, almost 8% of people of your age are affected). Other types of arrhythmia are possible too. And there are many more potential causes of tachycardia like blood loss, anemia, hyperthyroidism, etc This issue has to be clarified as soon as possible. You should visit the ER right away! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!