A member asked:
My dad is 79 years old, when he walks on treadmill 10 minutes heart rate drops to 90 or less as he is walking. his resting heart rate is 119. whats up?
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Uncommon: Have to wonder if the treadmill is measuring the heartrate? More likely technical error than true. Try taking his resting pulse (palpating the wrist) to see if it is truly 119.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Need heart monitor: His resting heart rate appears high & is suggestive of an arrhythmia. The most likely arrhythmia, in his age group, is atrial fibrillation. He should see his health care provider for a thorough history and physical exam, likely along with an EKG & possibly heart monitor or treadmill testing. Call 911 if passing out, chest pain, very dizzy or short of breath, or signs of stroke.
Answered 5/30/2017
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