Heart Rate over 200

[carrieprice1998]

Has anyone else here had a heart rate of over 200bpm while sleeping? I'm on medication and mine did that. It scares me because it's never done that before.

[Agora1]

What did the doctor say? xx

[b1b1b1]

If you were sleeping how do you know your heart rate was so high? Were you using a Holter Monitor to track your heart rate? It is also possible that you were having a nightmare. In any event, I would check with your doctor, as this will relieve your anxiety, and also catch any physical problem so that it can be dealt with quickly.

[Colin1010]

My heart rate has been up to 180 several times whilst sleeping but only for a short period of time. Mine was recorded on a Fitbit watch. It seems to happen every couple of months and is worrying when you see it next day on the Fitbit app. I am on medication for high BP and my heart rate whilst sleeping is usually under 60. It is worrying but I read somewhere that it is not serious if it only happens occasionally. I've not had any other symptoms but get it checked out if it happens regularly.

[Dixie9326]

The Fitbit is not accurate..just moving a certain way and not having correct contact can make the Fitbit inaccurate... I’ve had that happen during the day and while it was reading my heart rate at 180 I was taking my own pulse which was 62....!!!

[Lovefrance]

Hi there. My heart rate has reached over 200 and it’s frightening. But my consultant says it’s not life threatening and your heart will return to normal if it’s atrial fibrillation. But I am not sure how long one should wait before calling someone. You should get your doctor to organise some tests to find out what is causing it and make a note of when it happens and for how long. Take care.

[nkotbjoeymc]

I Don’t Think So.