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I have pots syndrome. if for some reason i miss a dose of meds, my hr runs really high. today after showering it was 159. at what point should i worry about my heart rate? when is it considered an emergency?
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https://www.epainassist.com/fitness-and-exercise/how-long-should-you-stay-at-your-maximum-heart-rate https://www.healthline.com/health/dangerous-heart-rate#takeaway Shortness of breath , dizziness are emergency symptoms What is your normal rate? At 130 for 10-30 minutes , if not exercising, I recommend follow up in urgent care or ER. Take you medicine and see if it slows. f/u/w/ MD
Answered 3/16/2022
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