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My Daughter Has A Rapid Heart Rate With Minimal Exertion, What Could Be The Reason For This?
My daughter is 17 and has had a very high heart rate with minimal exertion. For example, she was walking for 5 minutes on a treadmill, then jogged for about another 7 minutes. She only went 1/2 a mile, and her heart rate was 198. She is 5 3\
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there usually is a rise in heart rate with exertion but to an extent of 190 doesnot sound very normal at all, infact its a little worrying. she will need to consult a physian as soon as possible. she will need certain basic investigations done like blood & surely an EKG & if required an ECHO.
there usually is a rise in heart rate with exertion but to an extent of 190 doesnot sound very normal at all, infact its a little worrying. she will need to consult a physian as soon as possible. she will need certain basic investigations done like blood & surely an EKG & if required an ECHO.
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glad to know you trust in healthcare magic. Your daughter/17yrs, has high heart rate only during such exertions? Is it a new development or having it since early childhood.Has she got any fever/infections? Another common reason is thyroid status.Certain medications like amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, ephedrine, antihistamines, phenothiazines, antidepressants, tobacco, theophylline also cause such effects.So I would suggest you to rule out these factors i mentioned, go for a thyroid profile and get a detailed ECG(with rhythm strip-to analyse its type) and finally an echocardiography with cardiologist's opinion.
glad to know you trust in healthcare magic. Your daughter/17yrs, has high heart rate only during such exertions? Is it a new development or having it since early childhood.Has she got any fever/infections? Another common reason is thyroid status.Certain medications like amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, ephedrine, antihistamines, phenothiazines, antidepressants, tobacco, theophylline also cause such effects.So I would suggest you to rule out these factors i mentioned, go for a thyroid profile and get a detailed ECG(with rhythm strip-to analyse its type) and finally an echocardiography with cardiologist's opinion.
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