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What Does This Heart Rate Of 188 During Stress Test Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,

I just did my stress test and my maximum heart rate is 183 and I reached 188. Is there any problem with it ?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no problem on stress test

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

No there is no issues with your heart based on the findings .

These changes are within the normal limits for age and sex.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (10 hours later)

I just want to say that, I walked around 11.4 minutes and my BPM was 188 but my maximum heart rate is 183. Should I it normal or is there any problem with my heart in future ?

Doctor says my stress is normal but I forgot to ask him about my maximum heart rate, as I am exceed my maximum heart rate.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your heart rate is within the normal range.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

The maximum heart rate during exercise at your age is normally between 180-200 bpm.

The maximum heart rate during stress test is also within normal limits.

So you are within in the normal range of heart rate.

As of now,you don't have any future risk of heart disease.

Maintain healthy life style with good dietary habits.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj