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Overweight, Higher Heart Rate Of 115-125 Bpm . Is It Normal?

Hi I am 29yrs old weigh 240lbs, and 5'8 I dont have any medical condition, dont drink or smoke. However my heart rate has always been 115-125bpm as far back as I can remember, when I hear about others, mine is comparatively high, is it normal? should I be concerned, 2yrs ago i talked to one physician and he laughed it off saying nothing to worry, maybe high is your normal, does it work like that?
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Heart beat more than 100 / minute is known as tachycardia .
Whatever may be the reason , it is a cause of concern.
In your case weight is 240 lbs & height is 5'8" . This overweight may be the reason of tachycardia , but we should rule out any disease . Diagnosis can be confirmed by E K G , E C HO , treadmill test .
In my opinion consult a cardiologist and get his opinion to rule out any heart disease.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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Overweight, Higher Heart Rate Of 115-125 Bpm . Is It Normal?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Heart beat more than 100 / minute is known as tachycardia . Whatever may be the reason , it is a cause of concern. In your case weight is 240 lbs & height is 5 8 . This overweight may be the reason of tachycardia , but we should rule out any disease . Diagnosis can be confirmed by E K G , E C HO , treadmill test . In my opinion consult a cardiologist and get his opinion to rule out any heart disease. Good luck. Dr. HET