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When should i go to the er for high heart rate?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Sustained HR: If one has sustained hr over 150 and symptoms of dizziness chest pain lasting over hour need to get help. Also need evaluation for reasons for high heart rate

Answered 7/17/2019

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