Heart rate of 120 constantly.

[Blueknight999]

Has anybody had a constant heart rate of 120 over the long term. Thank you.

[BobD Volunteer]

Normal heart rate is 60 to 100 so 120 is not that high. BUT prolonged rate this high can cause problems long term. My question would be how long and what does your treating doctor say?

[Blueknight999 in reply to BobD]

Thank you very much Bob for your reply. Ï was asking on behalf of my sister who has had 2 ablations , cardioversion plus pacemaker but still not sorted. I have a fib also but controlled with various meds. It is great that your ablations have worked. You must be delighted with that.

Thank you again.

[DawnTX in reply to Blueknight999]

I am finally at a good number, but I was stuck at 84 with any type of simple activity and my cardiologist was very unhappy so he increased my medication by having me on it morning and evening. just remember all the things they do to us are Band-Aids. There are no cures. My AP would not do another ablation except for the AV node because of the scar tissue I already had from three. My first cardioversion only lasted 3 1/half weeks, although it was wonderful my second one failed miserably, and they had problems with me needing to shock me three times. none of my doctors believe in constantly repeating things that do not work, although I noticed it different from people on here quite often. The longer it takes the more exhausted and damaged your heart becomes. To those who are afraid or against pacemakers please don’t be. Bob and many others will probably tell you it was the best thing they ever did. When I went in to the hospital, I was in a wheelchair unable to walk only scuffle a few steps when I went home although they made me be in a wheelchair when we got to the car, I was able to get up and walk to get in it. I was able to breathe without pain for the first time since the night I blacked out with a fib and flutter. Prior to that it was like a car on my chest and I know just about everyone here knows that feeling. These are the things we all have in common knowing how certain things feel just remember we are all different as I have said before my doctor refers to me as unique because of what he found my heart was like. All four sections were a mess maybe now others have similar because they are doctors thought outside the box like mine, did but my pacemaker was made for me while he was working on me although he had been planning previously, but in reality he did what he had to do in there to make it work. I even have a third lead, I have an app. I don’t really look at anymore. In fact I forgot until I got their notice that they were doing a transmission this morning while I was sleeping lol it’s amazing not to have to go anywhere and not even be aware until they send you the notice, everything’s great . It’s good that we support each other here. Just remembered don’t compare yourself with another. If you have trust in your doctor, you gonna be OK if you have questions or you can’t get answers, etc..don’t wait like I did find another doctor, but make sure you’re not asking for him to perform magic as Bob and many of us know and share with others there is no cure so don’t be shocked if you’re ablation didn’t work or your cardioversion stops working etc. unfortunately this is all part of it I truly trust my doctor and put my life in his hands. The fact that I am here shows me how right I was about him and I believe God took his hands and that’s why I survived everything. The past two years I have seen miracles please don’t think me crazy but I don’t know any other reason. I am still here, knowing what I know about my heart. I am wishing that all of you can feel “normal “again as I call it now. For the longest time it was all I thought about and that’s a terrible way to waste your precious lifetime.

[Blueknight999 in reply to DawnTX]

Thank you Dawn for your comprehensive reply and I'll pass this on to my sister. You have certainly been through the.mill. I wish you the very best for your future health.

[pottypete1]

My EP said that 120 bpm was unacceptable and innthe long run dangerous. He gave me an ablation 3 months after my Atrial Tachycardia started. It was a success.

Pete

[Blueknight999 in reply to pottypete1]

Thank you for your reply Pete Great to hear that you had a successful ablation. I thought 120 was a bit high alright but as somebody said on this forum we're all different . my own can be 46 at times but my cardiologist is happy with that

[jeanjeannie50]

I had a pulse rate of115-130bpm while waiting about 6 weeks for a cardioversion. I felt dreadful and could hardly walk from one room in my house to another. Unbeknown to me I also had an underactive thyroid which may have also contributed to my terrible tiredness.

If either you or your sister haven't had your thyroid checked I would suggest getting that done.

How is your sister feeling with a rate of 120bpm and is it consistently at that speed?

Jean

[Blueknight999 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you so much for your reply Jean. She has been very tired with the high heart rate but hopefully when she has another planned procedure shortly she will be fine again. You've been through the wringer yourself but hope you're feeling okay now.

Thanks again for all the information it was very helpful

[Borderterriorist]

Mine was 130bpm and the medical team were not happy with it being that high. I think 120 for a long period would not be acceptable, perhaps a change of meds is needed. I have a small dose of digoxin and a reduction in the bisoprolol and I feel much better, my HR is now low 60's most of the time but your sister probably needs to see her GP or Cardiologist.

[Blueknight999 in reply to Borderterriorist]

Thank you very much for your reply. She has had her meds changed in the last couple of days and will be having another procedure carried out shortly.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Yes rapid but 186 and 156 on BBs.

Come in private H/Specialist 86-96 on Diltiazem 120mg AM a CCB Calcium Channel Blocker.

Lost 3 kg and a year dropped down to 60s Day and my normal low 47bpm Night.

Bisoprolol controlling my BP. 2.5mg PM. controlling my BP.

PRADAXA 110mg x twice day.

120 H/Rate at rest too fast and your H/Specialist will multiply it out. You are uncontrolled in beats.

Locum says Bisoprolol will help the Left dilated Atrium severe over time.

Cheri Joy 75 (NZ)

[Ppiman]

The aim of AF treatment with beta blockers or similar treatment is to keep the heart rate below 90, according to the NHS website on AF, so your sister would be treated to lower her rate, all else being equal.

Presumably she is under medical care. What does her doctor say? I would guess that a sustained resting rate of 120bpm might not be desirable but it never fails to surprise just how well the body copes with all kinds of things. From my limited understanding, a high rate can lead to undesired changes in the valves and heart muscle over time, but that is all for a doctor to diagnose, of course.

Steve

[123Elizabeth]

Hi

I have always been reluctant to post as there are so many more knowledgeable people on here but I thought I would in this instance. I have had sustained high heart rate over 120 for a number of months ( sometimes as high as 175/180) Various attempts to reduce it by drugs/ a cardioversion have all failed. I have just been discharged from hospital having been told that due to this continuous high rate I now have very serious heart failure and my EF rate was down to 10-15% although this has improved slightly to 25-30%.

I am shocked beyond belief having been told by more than one consultant / dr - it’s only A/F you don’t need to go to A/E. and thought I was making a fuss and indeed was sent home from A/E when I did present myself. Thanks to the insistence of two nurses and a junior doctor in a prearranged out patient appointment I was later admitted when the news of the HF was delivered. I am currently on 3 months bed rest whilst they are trying to improve the situation.

The wise people on here told me to go to A/E though that unfortunately didn’t result in admission. I am devastated by the diagnosis

Apologies for the long post but my advice is this- if your sister is unwell with a continuous HR that is high, jump up and down until somebody listens and before damage is caused!

Wishing you both all the best.

[DawnTX]

I was more around 180 and even higher the last six months before I got a pacemaker was the worst and I ended up with heart failure. I had had to change EP’s and it’s a good thing I did. It isn’t the fact of hitting 120 or even 180 but when it doesn’t stop, it is damaging your heart the whole time because your heart is not meant to run that fast. We all hit peaks and valleys with our heart rate. That’s OK if you haven’t talked to your doctor and your measuring on your own then you need to reach out to them. For one thing your measuring tool may not be correct. Best of luck talk to your Dr