A member asked:

Is it normal for a 23 year old female to have a heart rate of 149 bpm and breathlessness along with chest pains?

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Dr. Amit Uppal answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: Absolutely not. That's a very fast heart rate. Without knowing more details, I would worry about pulmonary embolism, a pneumothorax, a new heart issue, or a lung problem like asthma. You should seek care right away.

Answered 4/3/2016

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