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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate During Physical Activity?
Question: I am 60 year old male and resuming a running ( jogging) program. I wear a heart rate monitor. My rate intermittently climbs to 200-205 beats per minute during workouts. It sustains for 5-10 minutes. I am still able to run, however. Is this dangerous? Should a normal heart beat this high. 7 years ago I received an ablation for A-fib. Small symptoms persist but are not lifestyle limiting. I take 80mg aspirin daily. I plan to visit my cardiologist ASAP.
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing is not normal. The HR shouldn't exceed 150 bpm during physical activity.
In most of the cases a fast tachycardia is not dangerous, especially, if it's not accompanied by chest pain. For the moment you should avoid excesive physical activities.
Hope this was 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.
What you are experiencing is not normal. The HR shouldn't exceed 150 bpm during physical activity.
In most of the cases a fast tachycardia is not dangerous, especially, if it's not accompanied by chest pain. For the moment you should avoid excesive physical activities.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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