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My heart rate is irregular for 3 days. thought it was anxiety, but even at rest my pulse rate is over 150. can anxiety do that on an ongoing basis?

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: It's possible but it can also be atrial fibrillation which is an irregular fast heart beat. If your heart rate is that high go to an ER.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: You very likely have atrial fibrillation. This is not life-threatening but requires attention. If you've never had this before, visiting the emergency room now would be appropriate.

Answered 10/31/2015

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A member asked:

My heart rate is irregular for 3 days. thought it was anxiety, but even at rest my pulse rate is over 150. can anxiety do that on an ongoing basis?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Dr Werner agreed

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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