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What are the causes of an 80 year old man having sporadic experiences of rapid heart rate?
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∙ 13y ago
A rapid heart rate (or "tachycardia") that occurs irregularly and sporadically is known as atrial fibrillation, which can occur briefly for just seconds or could even last for many days.
There can be very many causes for this, too. It can happen as the result of common problems, such as high blood pressure or Diabetes, but "A-fib" could also be a sign of a stroke, too, and could also indicate a high risk of stroke. Consumption habits could also lend to brief episodes, such as consuming large amounts of coffee in a very short period.
Atrial fibrillation is common amongst the elderly, though. If an elderly person were to engage in a physical activity that he or she might not regularly practice, an irregular and rapid heart rate can commonly occur.
Of course, only a doctor could determine an actual cause of atrial fibrillation, and should be consulted after an initial episode.
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