A member asked:

Without any physical activity my heart rate can go to 160-190 for 2-3 minutes and then back to 80-90. terrible feeling but what could be the reason?

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Dr. Steven Watry answered

Specializes in General Practice

A Fib: Sounds like atrial fibrillation.. definitely need to see your Dr, have this evaluated and treated. You might consider ER if this is new problem..

Answered 4/5/2016

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Not good: You need to see your doctor ASAP. Sounds as though you have an abnormality with your heart's electrical circuitry. You may have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The doctor will do some studies to determine the abnormal electrical pathway that is driving these symptoms. Best of luck.

Answered 7/20/2014

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