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Question: My heart is beating rapidly, 143. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
You need to visit the ER
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
143 beats per minute is an emergency for a 78 years old individual. It could be an arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation is a very common type of arrhythmia, almost 8% of people of your age are affected). Other types of arrhythmia are possible too.
And there are many more potential causes of tachycardia like blood loss, anemia, hyperthyroidism, etc
This issue has to be clarified as soon as possible. You should visit the ER right away!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
You need to visit the ER
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
143 beats per minute is an emergency for a 78 years old individual. It could be an arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation is a very common type of arrhythmia, almost 8% of people of your age are affected). Other types of arrhythmia are possible too.
And there are many more potential causes of tachycardia like blood loss, anemia, hyperthyroidism, etc
This issue has to be clarified as soon as possible. You should visit the ER right away!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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