Question 1

when ur heart rate goes up during exercise what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: The heart rate normally increases with exercise.

Question 2

what is the best method to improve my heart rate during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercise and heart r: The heart rate increase during exercise.  Many factors influence the degree of increase.  More fit people has less increase then non fit ones at the same level of exercise.  So my advise: do not worry about target HR just gradually increase your exercise level and duration and do not try to target the HR

Question 3

at what point does a high heart rate during exercise become dangerous? would an extremely high heart rate of 250-270bpm be considered dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Maximum: Maximum predicted heart rate is calculated as 220-age. For a 22 year old the maximum heart rate is therefore 198 bpm. If your heart rate reaches 250-270 during exercise, it would be best to get evaluated.

Question 4

what makes heart rate increase during exercise besides epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

Normally your: Heart is slowed by the vagus nerve, removing the vagus effect increases your rate then the catecholamines take over for further increase

Question 5

my heart rate is elevated during exercise and after?athlete,should be harder to reach 190's than it is.pounding,sob. hr at 135 13 min after finish.

Accepted Answer

Be seen: You should be seen just to rule out any underlying congenital cardiac abnormality; which can affect even young apparently healthy athletes.

Question 6

would using claritin (loratadine) d cause rapid heart rate during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any "D" drug : The "d" in claritin-d, or Mucinex (guaifenesin) - d and others,  all stand for decongestant.  Decongestants are medications that stimulate the adrenaline system and can cause higher blood pressure and heart rate.  While not bad for short time, may cause problems if used chronically.  Check with your dr. If you have high blood pressure or heart rhythm problems before using these medications.

Question 7

can you tell me what occurs to heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output during exercise?

Accepted Answer

All increase: Exercise causes an increased demand for blood flow to provide oxygen to the muscles doing the work.  This is accomplished by increase in heart rate and stoke volume.  Since cardiac output is determined by heart rate and stroke volume, it also goes up.  Blood pressure also typically increases with strenuous exercise.

Question 8

causes of sudden adrenalin rush feeling(sudden stomach panic feeling and sudden elevation of heart rate)during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Endorphins: The rush of endorphins is normal during exercise.

Question 9

i have hypokpp. is it k related to be unable to increase heart rate during exercise? is usually accompanied by weakness, no pump, no perspiration

Accepted Answer

Yes: If by hypokpp you mean hypokakemic periodic paralysis then yes. The muscle cells lose potassium (k) and cannot contract causing weakness. Hard to increase heart rate. Triggers can be diet related esp by sweet or starchy foods. Too much activity as well as even sleep can be triggers as can some meds. Be sure to have close follow up with your doctor.  Hkpp.org/patients/hypokpp-FAQ for info.

Question 10

my bro is 28. had ekg. slv was abnormal. monitored during exercise and his heart rate is 188. he doesn't have $ to get the echo test done. is at risk?

Accepted Answer

SLV?: I'm a cardiologist and i never heard of an slv.  Now google tells me slv might be suspected lv hypertrophy. That's an increase in the voltage of the signal which is pretty normal in young people. Need more info including why the ekg was done.

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At what point does a high heart rate during exercise become dangerous? would an extremely high heart rate of 250-270bpm be considered dangerous?

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What makes heart rate increase during exercise besides epinephrine?

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My heart rate is elevated during exercise and after?athlete,should be harder to reach 190's than it is.pounding,sob. hr at 135 13 min after finish.

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Would using claritin (loratadine) d cause rapid heart rate during exercise?

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Can you tell me what occurs to heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output during exercise?

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Causes of sudden adrenalin rush feeling(sudden stomach panic feeling and sudden elevation of heart rate)during exercise?

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I have hypokpp. is it k related to be unable to increase heart rate during exercise? is usually accompanied by weakness, no pump, no perspiration

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My bro is 28. had ekg. slv was abnormal. monitored during exercise and his heart rate is 188. he doesn't have $ to get the echo test done. is at risk?

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