Should u worry if you have a high heart rate?

Answer 1

This is a "it depends" question.

The variable here is how fast is too fast? Different ages have certain limits on what is considered "normal" For the adult, 60-100 is a normal range (and the heart rate is a range). A fast heart rate can be caused by many things including excitement, exercise, fever, or stress. If you had just run a mile and had a heart rate of 140, there is no need to be concerned about that number. You should be more concerned about how you feel with that number. If you have a heart rate of 140 after running and you feel great, there is nothing to worry about, but if you are resting and have a heart rate of 140 with chest pain, you need to be evaluated.

If there are times when your heart begins beating fast for no reason and may cause symptoms such as nausea, light-headed feelings, chest pain, shortness of breath, or any other strange symptoms, this is cause for concern and needs immediate follow-up.

When someone talks about a fast heart rate, actually make sure an accurate pulse has been taken (radial or carotid) and not someone just saying it's "racing". Early beats of the heart are described a "racing" though there is actually a normal rate.

If you have a heart rate that jumps above 100 every time you do something, you may need to consider work out program to get more cardiovascularly fit.

The main point here needs to be, the number is not really the point. Yes numbers larger than 200 are a big problem (for adults) but any heart rate change that is now bringing symptoms needs evaluation.