HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Lowering The Heart Rate

I have been deferred from donating plasma three times because of my heart rate. The first time it was 128, but it gets higher every time because I'm so nervous I won't pass. The second time it was 138 and today it was 150. How can I lower this so that I can donate?
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have rapid heart rate. Well one may experience fast heart rate for a variety of reasons, and often the solution is to address the underlying cause. For instance, a fever triggers , panic attacks or dehydration. Rapid heart rate can have many harmless causes, some causes are serious. Very rapid heart rate can cause your blood pressure to plummet to dangerously low levels, which can lead to dizziness or even shock . This can also stress the heart and cause chest pain or a heart attack. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist , who may perform valsalva maneuver , carotid maneuver or may give IV betablockers along with diuretics .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Lowering The Heart Rate

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have rapid heart rate. Well one may experience fast heart rate for a variety of reasons, and often the solution is to address the underlying cause. For instance, a fever triggers , panic attacks or dehydration. Rapid heart rate can have many harmless causes, some causes are serious. Very rapid heart rate can cause your blood pressure to plummet to dangerously low levels, which can lead to dizziness or even shock . This can also stress the heart and cause chest pain or a heart attack. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist , who may perform valsalva maneuver , carotid maneuver or may give IV betablockers along with diuretics . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari