Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes High Pulse Rate?
Hi there,
I had to wear a Holter Monitor for 24 hours to check for arrhythmia. My doctor got the results back and the report said that there didn't appear to be any abnormalities, but that at one point my pulse went up to 156 bpm. The report doesn't say for how long, or whether it coincided with any events in the journal I had to keep (like getting dizzy/feeling faint upon standing, taking prescription medications), just that it happened. My doctor is sending me to a cardiologist, but there's no telling how long that may take. Is there any way to know what this might mean?
I had to wear a Holter Monitor for 24 hours to check for arrhythmia. My doctor got the results back and the report said that there didn't appear to be any abnormalities, but that at one point my pulse went up to 156 bpm. The report doesn't say for how long, or whether it coincided with any events in the journal I had to keep (like getting dizzy/feeling faint upon standing, taking prescription medications), just that it happened. My doctor is sending me to a cardiologist, but there's no telling how long that may take. Is there any way to know what this might mean?
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
Answered on
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
Last reviewed on
User's Response
HI
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this could be sinus tachycardia and some time this is happening due to the mental state of patient like over excitement over consciousness, control these and the rate would come around to normal, hope this information helps you take care and have a nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern looking to the history given here I could say that this could be sinus tachycardia and some time this is happening due to the mental state of patient like over excitement over consciousness, control these and the rate would come around to normal, hope this information helps you take care and have a nice day.
I find this answer helpful
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Cardiac arrhythmia
Loading Online Doctors....