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High Pulse Post Covid
Hi. My brother tested positive for covid on 20th
April
He had sever symptoms
He was treated with high dose of steriods
Its been 5 weeks completed now post covid
He has weakness and legs pain
His pulse rate is 128 sometimes
What should be done?
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Post covid few are getting high heart rates. Problematic if heart rate persistently higher than 140.
Get an ECG once
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Dr. Nagaraj Desai
Cardiologist
46 yrs exp
Bangalore
I am glad that your brother is progressing well.
The explanation for his unusual pulse/heart rate is called DECONDITIONING RESPONSE. It simply means body systems exhibit unusual response to rest and especially physical inactivity and lying down for days together.
The physiotherapy is useful and so also becoming more active physically helps.
This is one common explanation if there are no other issues and cleared by your physician.
Best wishes
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Dr. D Sunil Reddy
Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Palpitations are common posr COVID recovery. Get an ECG done.
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Get an ECG and consult.
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Dr. Pramod Reddy Kandakure
Cardiac Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please get ECG and consult
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