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High BP Is Hypertension, But What Is A High Pulse Called ?

High blood pressure is hypertension, but what's a high pulse called?
I have a weak heart from anthracycline therapy. I see my cardiologist at least once a year and check my blood pressure daily. my blood pressure is normal, but my pulse is usually between 80 and 130 beats per minute. My cardiologist said its because I need more aerobic exercise, but he didnt give it a name. Does anyone know if there is a medical term for a consistently high pulse? Well that was a dumb question...I totally forgot about that part of my physio class. Since I've got you all here, what are the negative effects of tachycardia on the body? I mean, is it really that big of a deal?
Thu, 17 Dec 2009
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increased heart rate is called tachycardia. Is your HR of 130 at rest or after exercising or just any minimal activity? Anthracycline induce cardiomyopathy(heart dysfunction) sometimes needs to be treated with meds. ACE inhibitors help control your BP but if your BP is normal like you say but your HR is chronically elevated at rest, you may ask your MD about a low dose beta-blocker which is to help with your HR or digoxin. A person with cardiomyopathy does need some exercise like anyone but also needs to be very careful since exercise may not be tolerated well with cardiomyopathy especially if you are also being treated for CHF. I would honestly consider a second opinion. I don't think that getting aerobic exercise is the solution. just my opinion. If you are in a small town, I suggest being seen at a cardiac hospital where the doctors perform open heart surgery since these doctors deal with cardiomyopathy daily. Every hospital is NOT the same, and neither is every doctor's opinion. I'm a cardiac intensive care nurse. You want to be seen by a doctor at a teaching hospital who is up on the lastest advancements in cardiology.
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High BP Is Hypertension, But What Is A High Pulse Called ?

increased heart rate is called tachycardia. Is your HR of 130 at rest or after exercising or just any minimal activity? Anthracycline induce cardiomyopathy(heart dysfunction) sometimes needs to be treated with meds. ACE inhibitors help control your BP but if your BP is normal like you say but your HR is chronically elevated at rest, you may ask your MD about a low dose beta-blocker which is to help with your HR or digoxin. A person with cardiomyopathy does need some exercise like anyone but also needs to be very careful since exercise may not be tolerated well with cardiomyopathy especially if you are also being treated for CHF. I would honestly consider a second opinion. I don t think that getting aerobic exercise is the solution. just my opinion. If you are in a small town, I suggest being seen at a cardiac hospital where the doctors perform open heart surgery since these doctors deal with cardiomyopathy daily. Every hospital is NOT the same, and neither is every doctor s opinion. I m a cardiac intensive care nurse. You want to be seen by a doctor at a teaching hospital who is up on the lastest advancements in cardiology.