Ive always had a fast heart beat..im on a beta blocker and its not pounding like it used too but its still very fast. I have a FAST METABOLISM too, and I cant gain weight. Which is good since i can eat anything and it dosn't add pounds. But im just wondering since my heart is always beating fast, if that can give me a heart problem..or stress it out eventually?. My doc said my heart is really healthy and everything looks good but he dosn't know why its always fast. I dont drink coffee, or eat sugar, nothing. But Im always HYPER...filled with all this energy. Can that give me heart probs faster then someone with a slower heart rate and not hyper all the time?
2007-02-15 07:02:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Also, im not scared of my heart beating fast so its not an anxeity problem, im just wondering if its NORMAL to have all this energy everyday. I dont do drugs either just to fill evryone in ;)..i obvisouly dont need them.
2007-02-15 07:05:12 · update #1
Blood pressure normal, everything in my blood work normal...stress tests and heart tests all normal. AND by the way im 21
2007-02-15 07:07:33 · update #2
First of, heart attacks are caused by a portion of the heart not having adequate oxygen perfusion, which is often related to a block. Some people make the most unintelligent statements in their "medical" answers.
Secondly, there are multiple things that influence the heart rate. Normal is 60-100. Some people naturally have a resting rate in the low 100s. You didn't mention just how fast your heart beats resting. If it comes in spurts and is 150-250 and regular while resting, it's usually SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) which is often maintaind with beta blockers. Sometimes, even though you are taking the meds, it still happens. Do you feel exhausted, shakey and somewhat short of breath when this happens? If it is happening too frequently even with the beta blockers, the Dr. can do an ablation where they stop the extra pathway that has developed within the heart tissue from firing. This can occur in people with pre-exisiting heart disease or in healthy patients. As long as your Dr feels everything is in order with your heart, just keep track of the episodes and how long they last. Have they done a stress test or checked out your thyroid?
2007-02-15 08:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you have some form of Tachycardia. I am in the same boat you are. I have Supra Ventricular Tachycardia. Basically the top portion of my heart decided to take over the rest and beat really fast. My heart is in great condition as well. The doctor has told me that as long as my heart rate is regulated, there should be a low risk of heart disease(but I am only 25 too). Since you are on beta blockers, you really shouldn't worry too much. Beta blockers not only slow down your heart beat, but also help keep your blood pressure down, and increase blood flow to and from your heart. I am really surprised that you are so hyper all of the time. I am constantly fatigued and run down from mine beating so fast. Obviously your doctor does not feel you are at risk of heart disease or he/she would probably have advised something different then putting you on beta blockers. You really shouldn't worry. If you are still concerned, then you should ask your doctor about it, but I really don't think that you are at a higher risk since you are on Beta's.
To every one that suggests trying to get your heart in shape or meditating etc.~ Basically, your heart doesn't beat that fast ALL the time. We have "attacks" where it will start beating out of control for a period of time, usually a few minutes. For us, we can't get our heart in shape like you advise because it doesn't help. In my case, the doctor won't let me exercise because of my heart. The only way to regulate our hearts at all is to be either on Beta Blockers, or to get heart surgery that goes in and burns out the fibers that are causing our hearts to beat so rapidly(which doesn't always work). I wish it were as simple as meditating and exercising. I would be paying a lot less in Cardiologist bills!
2007-02-15 07:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by mommasquarepants 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your hyperactivity could cause issue, however, a fast,rapid heart beat could cause you to have health issues if the heart begins to show stress. Your doc says you are in good shape, so go with that diagnosis. Possibly a meditation or yoga excercise might help you to reduce your heart beats to a slower pace,which definately would be healthier for you.
2007-02-15 07:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your physician/cardiologist is the best judge as he can see you physically, if he has placed on beta blocker it's fine, he must have definitely ruled or will rule secondary problem. Change your life style and you will be fine. Right now you focus on maintaining a disciplined life, & you can forget about the Strokes/Heart attacks.
2007-02-15 08:38:54 · answer #4 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know about a heart attack or stroke but you may have problems down the line heart attacks are cuased by a irregluar
signal sent to the heart from the brain and actaully has nothing ot do with the heart its self more of a wiring problem than anything elese so i cant see how having a fast heart beat would cuase this any earlier
2007-02-15 07:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well my advise to you is to get in touch with your doctor and ask these same question and he will give you all the information youneed, Just dont leave any question that you can think of pertaining to this situation and make sure that you are satisfied with the answers you are given.
2007-02-15 07:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by maria fkun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excersize. High blood presure is a problem that does lead to heart problems and stroke.
2007-02-15 07:06:57 · answer #7 · answered by Triplndy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
you just answered your own question the Dr said that you are ok so go with that and enjoy the fact you can eat anything without worrying about you weight lucky you
2007-02-15 07:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably, since that's abnormal.
since your heart is a muscle, you can slow it down by exercise. swimming is a great aerobic exercise that i do personally to strengthen my heart
also, a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat can help keep your arteries unclogged.
eat healthy and do aerobic exercise.
2007-02-15 07:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Ting 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simple answer - depends on why it beats fast ( and that gets complicated - how is your blood pressure )
2007-02-15 07:06:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋