Does a change in heart rate occur with pulmonary embolism?

Yes: A pulmonary embolism (clot blocking the blood vessels to the lungs) often results in an elevation of one's heart rate. This is due to the body getting less oxygen and the heart trying to compensate for this by raising the heart rate (and breathing rate as well.) this is a medical emergency. However, one must also realize that many other things can also cause an elevated heart rate.

Yes: Yes, an increased heart rate (tachycardia or heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute) is a very common sign associated with pulmonary embolism.

Yes: It usually goes up (tachycardia).

Yes: But not all the time and depends on severity of case.

Yes: In fact, an unexplained rapid heart rate may be one of the primary clues that a pulmonary embolus exists.

Yes: Fast heart rate (tachycardia) is a common finding with acute pulmonary emboli.

Sometimes...: People with pe can be asymptomatic. If the heart rate is affected, it usually goes up causing s rapid heart rate. If a person thinks they have a pe, they need to be evaluated at an er as pe can be life-threatening.

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