Question 1

how high is too high for a heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Normal heart rate.: At rest, assuming your heart rate is in normal sinus variety, your heart rate should be somewhere between 60 to 100 bpm, unless you are athletic in which case it could be a bit below 60. With exertion, the maximum heart rate would be 220 minus your age. Anything above that would be considered too high.

Question 2

why is my heart rate high all the time?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: There are many possibilities for why someones heart rate could be high all the time. Without knowing more about you, one can't speculate. Some possibilities are anxiety, anemia,and hyperthyroidism. Poor aerobic conditioning is another common problem.

Question 3

how can i tell if my heart is racing or just high hr?

Accepted Answer

Situational: If your hr is high due to exercise, fever, excitement or anxiety, it may be simply a high hr. If you are at rest and have a high hr, almost too fast to count, it is likely "racing" or abnormal. If you have concerns it is best to ask your doctor and appropriate testing can be done as indicated.

Question 4

my baby's heart rate was 180 at 9 weeks. is that too high?

Accepted Answer

No: At nine weeks the average fetal heart rate is 175, but range through pregnancy is 120 to 180.

Question 5

is my heart rate normal if it goes quickly from low to high?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Responsiveness to physiologic need is a sign of health. Going up quickly is normal assuming you're not going from 80 to 240!  but if you go from 80 to 120 (the exact numbers depend on age) and then come back down quickly with rest, you're very healthy! (hr should drop 10% within 1 minute of cool down).

Question 6

isn't it abnormal for your heart to beat fast when you're high?

Accepted Answer

High: If you're high on drugs, your heart rate will also be high.

Question 7

what does it mean if my heart rate goes up real high from 160 170?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Heart rates of 160-170 is abnormal without exercise. It needs to be evaluated. Please see your doc asap. Or go to er.

Question 8

can being in love or falling in love cause your heart rate to go up high?

Accepted Answer

: Being in love or falling in love can cause your heart rate to go up. This is because the brain releases adrenaline and other stress hormones that trigger the "fight or flight" response, which increases heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. Additionally, thinking of someone you love, your brain also releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, upping rate.

Question 9

my heart rate is always kinda high. around 116. something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Please see a doctor: High heart rate more than 100 is associated with some underlying medical condition. You can start with checking thyroid panel. I would recommend you to see a doctor.

Question 10

please explain why is my heart rate is high during a moderate intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increase O2 delivery: When you exercise, your body burns more oxygen, which is carried by the blood. So the heart has to pump more blood. One way to do this is to increase heart rate.

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Can being in love or falling in love cause your heart rate to go up high?

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