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Does Fast Heart Rate Have An Effect On CT Coronary Angiogram?
Question: Hello I had ct coronary angiogram doctor said scan was normal but my heart rate was type fast during the procedure I wanna know how accurate is this scan with a fast heart rate ?
Brief Answer:
No worries, nut normal to have a raised heart rate as such, results should
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand this could be very disturbing. However, it depends on what you actually mean by a fast heart rate.
It is but normal that with such a procedure, some degree of stress is associated and having your heart rate becoming faster is but normal. It would be interesting to know if with your usual clinical exams your heart rate is usually exceptionally fast or not. It is also important to know if during your Electrocardiogram (ECG), your heart rate was reported as fast or not, or if you had any problem with your heart rhythm.
If your heart rate was reported within normal limits with your ECG, no history of exceptionally fast beating heart with no rhythm anomalies, You need NOT bother. It s but normal to have a raised heart rate during such a procedure and I do not think the results of the scan should be distorted as such.
In case you have a history of noted regular increased heart rate or rhythm problems, you need to discuss with your cardiologist if the scan can be repeated or not.
I do think its ok t have an increased heart rate for a procedure as such, especially if its your first time, and if no prior recorded increased heart rate, you need not worry and results can of course be trusted.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
No worries, nut normal to have a raised heart rate as such, results should
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand this could be very disturbing. However, it depends on what you actually mean by a fast heart rate.
It is but normal that with such a procedure, some degree of stress is associated and having your heart rate becoming faster is but normal. It would be interesting to know if with your usual clinical exams your heart rate is usually exceptionally fast or not. It is also important to know if during your Electrocardiogram (ECG), your heart rate was reported as fast or not, or if you had any problem with your heart rhythm.
If your heart rate was reported within normal limits with your ECG, no history of exceptionally fast beating heart with no rhythm anomalies, You need NOT bother. It s but normal to have a raised heart rate during such a procedure and I do not think the results of the scan should be distorted as such.
In case you have a history of noted regular increased heart rate or rhythm problems, you need to discuss with your cardiologist if the scan can be repeated or not.
I do think its ok t have an increased heart rate for a procedure as such, especially if its your first time, and if no prior recorded increased heart rate, you need not worry and results can of course be trusted.
Thanks and kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes the ecg said normal ecg except for rate every time I go to the doctor my heart beats fast I don't know if ts nervousness
Brief Answer:
Control BP at home or with a friend after resting, less than 100, nervousne
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
It might be important to take your heart rate at home or wt a friend place if you got an electronic BP machine. Most will give you your heart rate. You can do this after resting in a sitting position for 5 minutes and get the reading to check carefully if the raised heart rate is due nervousness or not. Generally, if the heart rate is raised but less than 100 beats per minute, it generally should be nervously, especially of other ECG parameters are normal.
If after doing measuring your heart rate at home, under less tense conditions over three times and its continuously more than 100 per minute, you might have to get a review from your cardiologist.
I do feel however it is most likely to be nervousness since other ECg findings are usually ok. However if raised , see a cardiologist.
For now, no worries as I wish you the best of health.
DR Bain
Control BP at home or with a friend after resting, less than 100, nervousne
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the update,
It might be important to take your heart rate at home or wt a friend place if you got an electronic BP machine. Most will give you your heart rate. You can do this after resting in a sitting position for 5 minutes and get the reading to check carefully if the raised heart rate is due nervousness or not. Generally, if the heart rate is raised but less than 100 beats per minute, it generally should be nervously, especially of other ECG parameters are normal.
If after doing measuring your heart rate at home, under less tense conditions over three times and its continuously more than 100 per minute, you might have to get a review from your cardiologist.
I do feel however it is most likely to be nervousness since other ECg findings are usually ok. However if raised , see a cardiologist.
For now, no worries as I wish you the best of health.
DR Bain
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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