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Is Resting Heart Rate Of 108 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017

Question: My stepfather's resting heart rate was 108 today when i checked it.... he said he did not feel anxious and he had been sitting completely still for about 45 min

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (10 minutes later)

respected user, hi
repeated monitoring for 24 hours
consult later physician for ECG if required
thanks regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 minutes later)

Ok will tell him... what does a consitent rate that high usually mean? I checked it like 3 times and it was that high each time.... my resting rate is usually 58-63 so seeing his at 108 was very alarming and thought i needed to ask

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
He requires consultation with Cardiologist / Physician & Electrocardiogram

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ,
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Sinus Tachycardia ( sinus rhythm with elevated rate of impulses, > 100 beats/
minutes in average adult )
* Effects of it on body : - decrease cardiac output , ventricular filling time
- increase myocardial oxygen demand - decrease coronary blood flow -
precipitate ischemic heart or valvular disease .
* Causes are : - exercise - stress - pain - fever - dehydration - decreased BP -
low hemoglobin - shock - heart failure - hyperthyroidism - myocardial
infarction - intake of caffeine / nicotine - many others .
* Diagnosis depends on thorough physical examination of the patient by expert
Cardiologist with Electrocardiogram & if required 2 D Echo of the heart .
* Recommendations for you :
- take an appointment with the Physician / Cardiologist for his check up
- maintain his hydration levels
- avoid caffeine / nicotine contents
- deep breathing exercises & YOGA till further consultation of doctor help
Hope this helps you.
Welcome for any further queries.
Thanks for using HealthcareMagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Wishing you fine recovery from the same.
Regards dear. take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 hours later)

Thank you so much! Is my rhr thar falls at about 58-63 ok?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
for you completely ok dear.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX, welcome
* Normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute .
Generally , a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and
better cardiovascular fitness. ( for example , a well - trained athlete might
have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute )
* So your resting heart rate of 58-63 is normal , keep rocking
Be athletic dear .
Hope this made your doubts clear
Welcome for any further queries or else you can rate the answer accordingly &
close the discussion .
Regards dear .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj