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What Causes Heart Palpitation With A Family History Of Heart Ailments?

I am almost 65, have high BP & diabetes, & am obese by 100 pounds. My resting heart rate is about 50. My doc thinks that is way to low. History of heart problems on dad side. Today my heart jumped 116 after climbing stairs & has not fallen below 80 for hours. Do I need medical help?
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely need medical help.
You are at risk of heart disease because you are having hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
You are also having positive family history of heart disease.
You are having tachycardia on exertion which is not relieved by rest, so possibility of heart disease like coronary heart disease is more.
So consult doctor and get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test to rule out heart diseases.
Strict control of diabetes and hypertension are needed. Weight reduction is also beneficial.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Heart Palpitation With A Family History Of Heart Ailments?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely need medical help. You are at risk of heart disease because you are having hypertension, diabetes and obesity. You are also having positive family history of heart disease. You are having tachycardia on exertion which is not relieved by rest, so possibility of heart disease like coronary heart disease is more. So consult doctor and get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test to rule out heart diseases. Strict control of diabetes and hypertension are needed. Weight reduction is also beneficial. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.