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Rapid HeartbeatWhat Is Rapid Heartbeat? A rapid or fast heartbeat is when your heart is beating faster than normal. A normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. Tachycardia is
considered a heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute. People who can feel their heartbeat, or flutter, may be experiencing palpitations. This may be due to stress, anxiety, medications, or it may be a sign of a serious heart condition. If you experience palpitations, you should report this to your healthcare provider. Other Causes of a Rapid Heartbeat Include:
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Note: We strongly encourage you to talk with your health care professional about your specific medical condition and treatments. The information contained in this website is meant to be helpful and educational, but is not a substitute for medical advice. Chemocare.com is designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends. For information about the 4th Angel Mentoring Program visit www.4thangel.org How can I lower my heart rate without blood pressure?How to lower the heart rate. practicing deep or guided breathing techniques, such as box breathing.. relaxing and trying to remain calm.. going for a walk, ideally away from an urban environment.. taking a warm, relaxing bath or shower.. practicing stretching and relaxation exercises, such as yoga.. performing vagal maneuvers.. What are 5 medications that lower your heart rate?List of drugs that slow the heart rate. metoprolol (Lopressor). metoprolol succinate (Toprol-KL). labetalol (Trandate), short-acting, 3-6 hours.. nadolol (Corgard). nadolol (Coreg). atenolol (Tenormin). nebivolol (Bystolic). acebutolol (Sectral), short-acting, 3-4 hours.. |