Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is A Heart Rate Of 139 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My wife has a heart rate now of 139. It was higher, she rested for an hour.
Brief Answer:
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your women has a slightly elevated tachycardia and she needs rest and to take an extra diltiazem pill. This will help to stabilize her HR.
If she was my patients I would recommend to do the following exams to find out what is causing tachycardia:
- Blood work and hormonal balance
- ECG
- Cardiac echo
- Bolter monitoring
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your women has a slightly elevated tachycardia and she needs rest and to take an extra diltiazem pill. This will help to stabilize her HR.
If she was my patients I would recommend to do the following exams to find out what is causing tachycardia:
- Blood work and hormonal balance
- ECG
- Cardiac echo
- Bolter monitoring
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
