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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate?
Question: I have a normal resting heart-rate of 87-89. My dentist told me that was too high. I am 50; have had asthma all my life and take Advair 50/500 and albuterol from 1-2 times daily. I have recently started a very active cardio workout regime. Should I have anything to be concerned about? Should it be a goal to get the RHR down?
Brief Answer:
You shouldn't worry about your heart rate it's within normal limits...
Detailed Answer:
Hi Bob!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You shouldn't worry about your heart rate it's within normal limits (norm between 60-100 bpm).Your heart rate is around 90 bpm because you have had asthma and you are taking advair and albuterol that has as side effect tachycardia.
The best recommendation in your case is to continue with active cardio workout regime. Also it's recommended to avoid caffeine, alcohol and energy drink. you should take magnesium supplements.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
You shouldn't worry about your heart rate it's within normal limits...
Detailed Answer:
Hi Bob!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You shouldn't worry about your heart rate it's within normal limits (norm between 60-100 bpm).Your heart rate is around 90 bpm because you have had asthma and you are taking advair and albuterol that has as side effect tachycardia.
The best recommendation in your case is to continue with active cardio workout regime. Also it's recommended to avoid caffeine, alcohol and energy drink. you should take magnesium supplements.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much, doctor. That was very good help and a relief.
Brief Answer:
Wish you health!
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
If you are satisfied with my answer please close this query and rate it.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Wish you health!
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
If you are satisfied with my answer please close this query and rate it.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I'm sorry, one more quick question and then I will XXXXXXX highly like you deserve. I have heard that having a fast resting heart rate can shorten your life. Is this true?
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Tachycardia increase morbidity and mortality rates. However as long as your heart rate is normal (you don't have a fast resting heart rate) you shouldn't worry.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Tachycardia increase morbidity and mortality rates. However as long as your heart rate is normal (you don't have a fast resting heart rate) you shouldn't worry.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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