Why does my heart rate drop when I raise my arms up

Question 1

How is possible to have different heart rate in both arms? whats the reasons? left arm 78 bpm, right arm 85 bpm, measurements at the same time.

Answer

Impossible: You can only have one heart rate. A palpated pulse in an extremity is reflective of the heart rate, but not exactly the same thing. If there is obst... Read More

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Question 2

Hello dr i went down a water slide 4 days ago. i was laying arms crossed over chest i was flipped on my arms and lost breath i have a pain in the side i was flipped heart side when i push on it it gets worse i am breathing fine and heart rate fine

Answer

First of all: it sound like you bruised your ribs (and possibly displaced the cartilages which attach those ribs to your sternum (breastbone) Secondly what's a 31 y... Read More

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Question 3

High heart rate, lower chest pain, and tingling arms. what's going on?

Answer

Difficult to say.: This could be anything from an anxiety reaction to a serious hear t condition. Call your doctor right away or go to the nearest emergency room.

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Question 4

My granddaughter had 4 shots yesterday and her arms are red i gave her benadryl (diphenhydramine) can that increase her heart rate ?

Answer

Yes & no: It could be the stress of the shots or the benedryl. I've seen both cause a mild elevation in heart rate.

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Question 5

At different times, i will take my heart rate on both hands/arms, and my right arm is lower than my right, by at least 8 bpm...is this bad??

Answer

No: Your heart rate varies and can go up or down in seconds, your pulse is the same in both arms if measured at the same time, what can vary is the blood ... Read More

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Question 6

My daughter 14 has a high resting heart rate and has chest pain on exertion followed by dizziness and pain in the back and arms what should i do?

Answer

Go see pediatrician this week.

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Question 7

A few years ago went to emerg with resp of 40 heart rate 90 and carpopedal spasm, my hands were clawed inward and couldn't move arms. stroke? mi?

Answer

Not necessarily...: Carpopedal spasm could have happened as a result of acute loss of co2, when you were hyperventilating for some reason; especially if your muscles were... Read More

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Question 8

Nightly, i lay down and feel fast pulsating in my arms, legs or chest, all over frequently. feels like heart but my heart rate doesn't seem to follow?

Answer

Pulsating when flat: Would consider reflux with or without H pylori. Follow up with doctor urgent care .Elevate head of bed by placing a pillow under the mattress . f/u w... Read More

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Question 9

My hands were shaking i could also feel it in the muscles of my arms. heart rate was 112 beats per minute. family has history of hypoglycaemia. ?

Answer

Hypoglycemia!! Maybe: Hypoglycemia can produce such symptoms. There are many other causes so be careful and talk to a Doctor. You have family Hx of hypoglycemia therefore a... Read More

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Question 10

Bp 147/107 heart rate of 90 heart fluttering a bit light headed skin on arms & legs red & warm. ?

Answer

Hypertension: you have essential hypertension and needs to be treated with appropriate medications.

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Why does my heart rate drop when I raise my arms up

How is possible to have different heart rate in both arms? whats the reasons? left arm 78 bpm, right arm 85 bpm, measurements at the same time.

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Hello dr i went down a water slide 4 days ago. i was laying arms crossed over chest i was flipped on my arms and lost breath i have a pain in the side i was flipped heart side when i push on it it gets worse i am breathing fine and heart rate fine

High heart rate, lower chest pain, and tingling arms. what's going on?

My granddaughter had 4 shots yesterday and her arms are red i gave her benadryl (diphenhydramine) can that increase her heart rate ?

At different times, i will take my heart rate on both hands/arms, and my right arm is lower than my right, by at least 8 bpm...is this bad??

My daughter 14 has a high resting heart rate and has chest pain on exertion followed by dizziness and pain in the back and arms what should i do?

A few years ago went to emerg with resp of 40 heart rate 90 and carpopedal spasm, my hands were clawed inward and couldn't move arms. stroke? mi?

Nightly, i lay down and feel fast pulsating in my arms, legs or chest, all over frequently. feels like heart but my heart rate doesn't seem to follow?

My hands were shaking i could also feel it in the muscles of my arms. heart rate was 112 beats per minute. family has history of hypoglycaemia. ?

Bp 147/107 heart rate of 90 heart fluttering a bit light headed skin on arms & legs red & warm. ?

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