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2022-12-09 08:15:30
Today my heart rate was 161 bpm for 5 minutes as I did not have my bp medicine bp was 138/90 I am fearing that such a high heart rate of 161 bpm would have done some damage to heart is their any chance of damage with that heart rate or I am safe
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May be u r suffering from psvt ,go to emergency do ecg show to cardiologist,he will advise for blood investigation and ecg and eps go for these investigations and dnt neglect ur health

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Go for ECG

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How did you check heart rate

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Kindly consult a physician online on practo

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Do an ECG and start your BP medicine as soon as possible

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Increase in your heart rate is most likely due to abrupt stopping of betablocker you are using.Betablockers are meant for hypertension and tachycardia as well.Get a baseline ECG to check the rythem and rate.Resuming the tablet will bring the rate down.

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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Get an ECG ,echo r u suffering from any illness any other drugs u r taking . Check thyroid profile Consult online

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consult cardiologist

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