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I was watching tv and felt a bit off so i checked my heart rate and it was 110-120bpm. tried to close my eyes and not stress about it. then randomly it jumped to 165bpm and it was pounding . settled to 130-150bpm afterwards. is this normal?

Q: i was watching tv and felt a bit off so i checked my heart rate and it was 110-120bpm. tried to close my eyes and not stress about it. then randomly it jumped to 165bpm and it was pounding . settled to 130-150bpm afterwards. is this normal?

: If your rates are accurate this is not simple sinus tachycardia but more serious tachycardia that warrants examination in the hospital emergency room( ASAP ) where prompt testing and care are available.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

If your rates are accurate this is not simple sinus tachycardia but more serious tachycardia that warrants examination in the hospital emergency room( ASAP ) where prompt testing and care are available.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/30/2022

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A member asked:

I was watching tv and felt a bit off so i checked my heart rate and it was 110-120bpm. tried to close my eyes and not stress about it. then randomly it jumped to 165bpm and it was pounding . settled to 130-150bpm afterwards. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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