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Is a heart rate of 180bpm too high for just laying down? happens a lot when i'm laying on my back at night? could something be pressing on a nerve?

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ur H.R is abnormal.: First U need to get a Cardiologist who must determine the cause and nature of Ur condition. Rule out conditions such as,Anemia,Hyperthyroidism,or WPW syndrome or drug interactions etc. If that fails U may need EP studies to ablate certain AV Nodal tracts which will cure the condition. Good Luck.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

Is a heart rate of 180bpm too high for just laying down? happens a lot when i'm laying on my back at night? could something be pressing on a nerve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Mathew answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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