What Causes Elevated Heart Rate?

Posted on Sat, 16 Aug 2014

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Question : In the last 2yrs Ive had symptons of chills,lasting 2hrs. run feaver up to 102 blood press ok.,but heart rate 130.2ys ago I had aortic valve replaced(pig). My weight is145,i'm 77ys old,very active.gym 2o3 times a weekOther than this puzzling problem,think i'm in good shape. Who should I see heart DR. or neurologist.Thanks in advance. XXXXXXX Guerin

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult cardiologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I went through the description given like fever with chills with valve being replaced.With the history I would always recommend you to consult your cardiologist or heart specialist .
Please consult cardiologist for investigation and management.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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