Question 1

how can a high heart pulse kill you?

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Heart rate: If the heart rate is too fast, the decreased filling time can cause blood pressure to drop and cause a negative progression leading to shock and death.

Question 2

can heart blocks be diagnosed from pulse?

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Heart blocks : You can see signs of a heart block by evaluating the pulse but the diagnosis of heart block is usually done an EKG.

Question 3

is elevated heart pulse a complication of chemo?

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Sometimes: Bring this to your doctor's attention - among other things, it may be a sign of dehydration or of infection.

Question 4

what is a pulse wave velocity heart test used for?

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Maybe: A little high is not a big deal if you have no other risk factors, and can probably be taken care of with increased activity and a better diet.  If you are diabetic, already have coronary disease, or a history of premature coronary artery disease in your family - medication may be needed.

Question 5

what is the importance of the pulse rate of the heart?

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In an adult: and awake resting heart rate of 40-75 is normal.  Higher or lower numbers ten to reflect a medical issue.  HRS, MD, FACC. www.thepmc.org

Question 6

why nitroglister make my heart faster with have pulse?

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See below: Nitroglycerin causes dilatation of your bodies blood vessels. Your body senses this and responds with an increased heart rate.

Question 7

can you detect heart problem from a mere pulse throbing.?

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More Info..: At your age "throbbing" could indicate conduction abnormalities, ectopic beats, arrythmias, or be nothing.  You would be best served by discussing face to face with your doctor who will have a better chance of giving you an answer.

Question 8

please help! what is the heart doing when pulse rate increases?

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High Pulse rate: It means your heart is beating faster than normal.

Question 9

could you tell me what is the importance of pulse rate of heart?

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It is vital: Pulse rate is a major determinant of the rate of blood flow through the body. An abnormal pulse is an important sign that something wrong might be happening (taken into the context of symptoms, other vital signs, trends, etc).

Question 10

why does the pulse rate increase and heart pound after sprinting?

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Pulse: One hypothesis is when breath rapidly it stimulates the baghdad nerves which stimulate the brain to produce more adrenaline which affects the blood vessels which increases pulse rate. Another theory is hyperventilation causes more demand for oxygen which makes heart work faster.

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