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Is a heart rate of 180bpm without exercise dangerous? it's sinus rythmn. no anxiety happens multiple times a night and 1 or 2 times during the day.
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Yes it can be --: you may have what's called inappropriate sinus tachycardia. I would recommend a cardiac electrophysiology testing ASAP, and ask your doctor to refer you to a cardiac electrophysiologist -
Answered 2/21/2015
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