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What Causes One's Heart Rate To Be High When BP Is Below Normal?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Feb 2022
Question: My BP is 100/68 but my heart rate is108 why does that happen?
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your high heart rate could be related to different possible causes such as: chronic anemia, thyroid gland dysfunction, anxiety, etc..

I would like to know if you have checked your thyroid hormone levels during your last check up.

If you have not checked them, I would recommend performing this blood lab tests.

I would also like to review your resting ECG for a more professional opinion. The drugs that you are taking may lead to QT prolongation syndrome.

Your actual blood pressure values are a little low too. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or fatigue, your high heart rate could be a physiological reaction to low blood pressure. In such case, I would recommend reducing the blood pressure drugs doses ( if you are taking any) or increase salt and fluids intake ( in case you are not taking antihypertensive therapy actually).

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes One's Heart Rate To Be High When BP Is Below Normal?

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello, Your high heart rate could be related to different possible causes such as: chronic anemia, thyroid gland dysfunction, anxiety, etc.. I would like to know if you have checked your thyroid hormone levels during your last check up. If you have not checked them, I would recommend performing this blood lab tests. I would also like to review your resting ECG for a more professional opinion. The drugs that you are taking may lead to QT prolongation syndrome. Your actual blood pressure values are a little low too. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or fatigue, your high heart rate could be a physiological reaction to low blood pressure. In such case, I would recommend reducing the blood pressure drugs doses ( if you are taking any) or increase salt and fluids intake ( in case you are not taking antihypertensive therapy actually). Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri