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Im having an elevated heart rate of over 120 when i stand up. the more i stand up the faster it gets and i get lightheaded. im already diagnosed with svt and dont have this issue. im wondering what this is and if i should be worried?

Q: im having an elevated heart rate of over 120 when i stand up. the more i stand up the faster it gets and i get lightheaded. im already diagnosed with svt and dont have this issue. im wondering what this is and if i should be worried?

: look up POTS and see if this describes you. best wishes

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Dr. Kathleen LaRose answered

look up POTS and see if this describes you. best wishes

Answered 2/6/2023

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Dr. Ayesha Abid answered

I would certainly have a discussion with your cardiologist about this as well.

Answered 2/8/2023

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A member asked:

Im having an elevated heart rate of over 120 when i stand up. the more i stand up the faster it gets and i get lightheaded. im already diagnosed with svt and dont have this issue. im wondering what this is and if i should be worried?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kathleen LaRose answered

Dr. Ayesha Abid answered

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