What Causes Fluctuating Heart Pulse Rate?

Posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2016

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Sat, 20 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am 76 normal pulse is 50 to 60's whin I walk my pulse is 80' but jumps to 118 119 and drops as sone as I stop. is this a problem? XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No,if there are no other symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If you don't have other symptoms such as chest pain,palpitation or dizziness then this is not worrying and this is tolerable pulse increase for physical activity. Just take medicines as recommended and look for new symptoms. Wish you good health. Regards

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