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What could be causing my elevated heartbeat?

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Dr. Martin Bress answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Many causes.: Elevated heart rate may be due to various causes including: fever, pain, anxiety, drugs, medications, anemia, dehydration & infection. There also may be intrinsic disorders of the heart rhythm called arrhythmias. If the condition persists an evaluation would be prudent.

Answered 8/6/2013

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