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I always hear about resting heart rates but what is a healthy heart rate when standing up to walk somewhere? my resting hr is around 65, but when i stand up i feel like my heart rate shoots up to like 120 (i havent actually been able to measure it?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

You should actually measure it. A pulse oximeter is quite inexpensive and could put your concerns to rest. It probably doesn't jump as high as you think it does.

Answered 12/29/2021

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It would also be helpful to measure your blood pressure sitting & then standing, as some people's blood pressure drops significantly upon standing up causing a reflexive acceleration of the heart rate. Usually lightheadedness follows. This is the POTS which tends to occur in younger people.

Answered 12/29/2021

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