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Is a rapid heart rate a symptom of congestive heart failure?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Unlikely: Although the heart rate increases to compensate for inadequate pumping by the heart there are many more common reasons for a rapid heart rate. Common symptoms of heart failure are fluid retention and difficulty breathing (particularly when lying flat).
Answered 11/6/2011
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Unlikely: Though patients that have a rapid heart rate for an extended period of time(weeks to months) without having symptoms can develop congestive heart failure to a weakened heart.
Answered 4/5/2018
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It can be: This can be a possible symptom of heart damage or heart failure. I would get evaluated right away.
Answered 4/17/2016
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