Question 1

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

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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

what is a dangerous heart rate for teens(who exercise once a week[running laps] and sit down for about 8-10 hours a day) when scared, or in general?

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Tachycardia, SV: During an episode of SVT, the heart's electrical system doesn't work right, causing the heart to beat very fast. The heart beats at least 100 beats a minute and may reach 300 beats a minute. After treatment or on its own, the heart usually returns to a normal rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute.

SVT may start and end quickly, and you may not have symptoms. SVT becomes a problem when it happens often, lasts a long time, or causes symptoms.

SVT also is called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT).

Question 3

what is considered a dangerous heart rate?

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Heart rate: Normally heart rate responds to exercise or physiologic demand levels. Usually we don't see it go over 180-200 even with high levels of exercise. This level while tolerated by 'normals' may be dangerous in patients with heart disease or other forms of disease. In other words, one number doesn't fit all.

Question 4

what is a dangerously low heart rate for 80 year old women?

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Normal HR is : 60-100. Anything lower than 60 specially if associated with dizziness/unsteadiness, shortness of breath, chest pain or other symptoms will need fast evaluation.

Question 5

what is a considered a dangerously high heart rate?

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Heart rate: Normally heart rate responds to exercise or physiologic demand levels. Usually we don't see it go over 180-200 even with high levels of exercise. This level while tolerated by 'normals' may be dangerous in patients with heart disease or other forms of disease. In other words, one number doesn't fit all.

Question 6

whats is a dangerous heart rate while doin cardio ?

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Varies: There is no specific dangerous heart rate during exercise. How fast your heart beats with exercise depends on a number of factors, especially your conditioning. If you are healthy, a heart reate in the 170's or even higher may be ok and tolerated. Now if you have a problem such as coronary disease, the safe heart rate would depend on an assessment by your doctor. A stress test is commonly done.

Question 7

my heart rate is at 116, is it dangerous?

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Heart rate: Heart rate of 116 if at rest is faster than normal. It is not dangerous in and of itself. What is important is why it should be elevated at rest and there are many possibilities for this.

Question 8

hoping you can tell me, is high heart rate dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: Chronic high heart rate can cause cardiomyopathy.

Question 9

with c.o.p.d. is it dangerous for heart rate to get to 153?

Accepted Answer

153: If this is a HR without exercise then I would be concerned. I would discuss this with your provider and get an EKG

Question 10

when does an elevated heart rate become dangerous? how high or long?

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High heart rate: Mostly it depends on symptoms associated with the heart rate, so if the rate is 120 beats per minute and the patient has shortness of breath or chest pain associated with it, then it is too high.  However, if you are active and exercise regularly then your heart can tolerate a higher heart rate for a longer period of time.

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