Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes High Pulse Rate With Normal BP?

HELP! MY HUSBAND IS CURRENTLY WORKING A TURNAROUND @ WORK , which consists of a twelve hour shift in an asbestos specialty. During that time frame, there is a medical assistant checking the guys blood pressure and pulse rate approximately four times a shift. If either is high, the employee must sit out and retest.When the numbers look better, they are allowed back in to work. My husband s blood pressure has been ok, approx. 122/77 OR so, but his pulse rate has been a problem all day, approx. 106 to 111, and the regulation is 90 or below. We are trying to figure out what may be causing this. Any ideas?
posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2014
Twitter Tue, 11 Nov 2014 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 12 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, thank you for asking healthcare Magic.
Asbestos exposure can lead to a condition called asbestosis. During this disease, there is scarring of lung tissues. This might reduces the exchange of gases in the lungs and less oxygen would be absorbed into the system. The heart reacts by increasing the rate at which it beats to meet up oxygen demands in other tissues. I think this might have been the cause of his high pulse rate. He still needs to be assessed clinically by asking if he has been experiencing chest pains or coughing. Also a chest X-ray or chest CT scan is necessary to rule out this condition. I would suggest he sees a chest medicine specialist for proper assessment.

I hope that helps.
I wish him well
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes High Pulse Rate With Normal BP?

Hi, thank you for asking healthcare Magic. Asbestos exposure can lead to a condition called asbestosis. During this disease, there is scarring of lung tissues. This might reduces the exchange of gases in the lungs and less oxygen would be absorbed into the system. The heart reacts by increasing the rate at which it beats to meet up oxygen demands in other tissues. I think this might have been the cause of his high pulse rate. He still needs to be assessed clinically by asking if he has been experiencing chest pains or coughing. Also a chest X-ray or chest CT scan is necessary to rule out this condition. I would suggest he sees a chest medicine specialist for proper assessment. I hope that helps. I wish him well