Question 1

what is a dangerous heart rate for a 51 year old female at rest?

Accepted Answer

Resting HR: HR is usually between 60-90, 72 is best. we usually don't worry till &lt; 45 or  40( may not perfuse enough)  , as athletes may have HR in 50's,  or higher than 100 ( 120-130 is really more worrisome(beating  to fast to perfuse), 100 just tells us to  evaluate why high) . Hypo/hyperthoridism affect HR, medications ( caffeine/alcohol/),POTS, cardiac issues, rare conditions like carcinoid/ f/u/ w/ doc,

Question 2

if somebody has a rapid heart rate at rest, almost 90 - 100 - for a very long time, is that dangerous for the heart? how can i decrease that rate?

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Heart rate: A normal heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute.  A heart beat that is in the higher range of normal could indicate several things- one of them could be thyroid trouble. Medications can also affect the heart rate. You should review with your doc. Finally deconditioning or lack of exercise can contribute. Hope your health gets better!

Question 3

dangerous to exercise with a high resting heart rate of 155+ all responses greatly appreciated thanks! also i am already seeing a cardio  and have med

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?: Bonnie, it's hard for me to imagine that your cardio has not treated your resting heart rate of 155+. This is damaging to your heart whether you exercise or not. Moreover, if your resting heart rate is near its maximum, you're not going to get very far with your exercise.

Question 4

my heart rate has been around 43 resting for a few days. when does it become dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia: Bradycardia is slow heart rate, typically defined as less than 60 beats per minute. 43bpm is pretty darn low but highly trained endurance athletes are known to have extremely low heart rates, especially "younger" ones. Slow heart rate becomes a concern when you complain of feeling dizzy, lightheaded, faint etc. Some medications can cause slow heart rate. Check w/your family doc to be sure.

Question 5

is a heart rate of 87 at rest high or dangerous?is it ok?heart rate sometimes even hits 90. can the human heart handle this without problems?

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Tachycardia.: Your awful young to have a resting hear rate of 90.  You should have your blood pressure checked.  Obesity can cause this as well.  A sedentary lifestyle doesn't help.  Too much salt in ones diet may also attribute to this.

Question 6

is a resting heart rate of 180-185 dangerous for a 10 year old?

Accepted Answer

Danger-no,worry-yes: A 10 year old can sustain a rapid heart rate for extended periods much easier than an older adult. However, an evaluation to discover and resolve the reason this is occurring is important.

Question 7

im male 24 years old, is it dangerous that my resting heart rate is 55? sometimes i have even seen at 50?

Accepted Answer

: If you are a well-conditioned athlete this would be normal. If you are not, it would be prudent to consult your doctor.

Question 8

my heart rate has been around 43 resting. i had anorexia last year and still struggle. but when does this rate become dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia: Many conditions can cause a slow heart rate "bradycardia". It is commonly found in well conditioned athletes.  It becomes a problem if it causes symptoms such as dizziness and fainting spells "syncope". See your doctor to do a holter monitor and echocardiogram.  The holter checks the heart rhythm over a 24 hour period. ًThe echo checks in the structure of the heart and the function of the heart.

Question 9

is resting heart rate of 160 dangerous? should i go to er next time? only problem is it usually ends before i get there.

Accepted Answer

Frequency?: How often does it occur? If it's once a month, ask your doctor for a 30 day event monitor. If it's once in 6 months, you are eligible for a transcutaneous loop recorder.  If it's less frequent than once or twice a year and stops in

Question 10

if heart rate drops to 40 resting because some overactivity in nervous system or something but nothing wrong with heart is it dangerous?

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Not necessarily : You may be athletic and your resting heart rate could be lower -- so how are you feeling when the heart rate is lower ?

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If somebody has a rapid heart rate at rest, almost 90 - 100 - for a very long time, is that dangerous for the heart? how can i decrease that rate?

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Dangerous to exercise with a high resting heart rate of 155+ all responses greatly appreciated thanks! also i am already seeing a cardio and have med

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My heart rate has been around 43 resting for a few days. when does it become dangerous?

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Is a heart rate of 87 at rest high or dangerous?is it ok?heart rate sometimes even hits 90. can the human heart handle this without problems?

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Is a resting heart rate of 180-185 dangerous for a 10 year old?

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Im male 24 years old, is it dangerous that my resting heart rate is 55? sometimes i have even seen at 50?

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My heart rate has been around 43 resting. i had anorexia last year and still struggle. but when does this rate become dangerous?

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Is resting heart rate of 160 dangerous? should i go to er next time? only problem is it usually ends before i get there.

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If heart rate drops to 40 resting because some overactivity in nervous system or something but nothing wrong with heart is it dangerous?

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