A member asked:

I have an elevated heart rate. what are the possible causes if i am healthy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Anxiety, thyroid?: Chronic stress, hyperthyroidism, poor fitness, obesity, medications can all cause your resting heart rate to be increased. Your physician should be able to investigate further and manage accordingly.

Answered 7/13/2012

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Dr. Fuad Kiblawi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Anemia, hyperthyroid: Assuming you have normal heart function and structurally normal heart, then persistent tachycardia at rest (not related to exercise) can be caused by anemia, fever, and increased thyroid activity.

Answered 5/17/2014

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