To ask if a heart rate of 134

TeaAndHobnob · 31/12/2020 10:33

Resting heart rate? Yes.

Abraxan · 31/12/2020 10:35

It is above what it ought to be.

However, it depends on what is normal for you, what you are doing at the time, how long the tachycardia goes in for and if you have any other health conditions.

Have you had this before and has it been checked out?

My heart rate is usually high and for me 134 isn't overly abnormal. However I have had my heart rate monitored and I have had treatment in the past for a very fast heart rate (SVT where heart rate was 250-280bmp at times)

bettybyebye · 31/12/2020 10:36

Resting yes, if working out, no.
I am 37 yo and my resting heart rate is c 60bpm.
When I am swimming it goes as high as 150bpm.

xyzandabc · 31/12/2020 10:37

More info needed.

For a resting adult - yes
Adult doing or just after exercise - no
Child - possibly yes or no depending on age and exercise

Aprilx · 31/12/2020 10:37

It depends what you are doing. If you are working out it should probably be a bit higher. If you are walking it seems a bit too high, if you are resting then it is very high.

ObliviouslyIgnorant · 31/12/2020 10:40

It would be quite high. Any other symptoms? Two things that I've been told can raise the heart rate are alcohol and ventolin inhalers!

Lairyfightzzzz · 31/12/2020 10:40

If that's your normal resting heart rate then no, that isn't normal - it is much too high.

However many things can factor into this - mine is sort of on the high side of normal anyway (circa 73) but the minute a doctor tests it it shoots right up to the 90s. A leap up to 134 is very high though.

Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 for adults, though it is healthier to be on the lower side. And some people can be lower than 60 (athletes for example).

Original poster

Tellmelies65 · 31/12/2020 10:43

It was my resting heart rate when it was done at my gp surgery. The nurse seemed a bit concerned and told me to relax but I already felt relaxed.

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lljkk · 31/12/2020 11:10

Had you been sitting down for a long period when it was measured or had you just finished brisk walking?

annevonkleve · 31/12/2020 11:13

Mine is about that high on a brisk walk but resting is between 60 and 70 depending on time of month.

It goes up to about 170 on a fast run.

It probably does need further investigation but may be normal for you. Mine is higher than average - I know people my age who are less fit than I am with RHRs of about 45!

RoganJosh · 31/12/2020 11:14

What’s it like at home? Just do it for 30s and then double it.

NoPinkPlease · 31/12/2020 11:15

That happens to me at the gp surgery (and nowhere else!) - do you feel worried when you go? If it's not usual for you, it needs looking at

flattyres · 31/12/2020 11:16

it's high. Are you one of those whose heart rate goes up if someone at the doctor's checks it?

I had similar in the past and was put on beta blockers. Did the nurse suggest you see a Gp? if not I would make an appointment.

GreenlandTheMovie · 31/12/2020 11:17

Its not particularly high during or just after exertion. I got my heart rate up to 226 on a particularly hard training session a few years ago! Felt marvelllous. Perhaps you have white coat syndrome.

BringPizza · 31/12/2020 11:18

If that was your normal resting heart rate there would likely be accompanying issues you'd noticed before. I have an arrhythmia with frequent SVT runs, medicated and controlled-ish. You would know if that was your normal OP. Sounds like it might have been white coat syndrome

Hamster1111 · 31/12/2020 11:25

Some phones have a heart monitor sensor - my samsung does. Try it at different times of the day if you have one and see what it says. But yes, if that really is your resting heart rate I would ask for investigations. I'm at the other end, resting rate in the 40s. And I'm not an athlete! Turns out I'm bradycardic with ectopic beats and a slightly enlarged heart. I now have to have heart monitor once a year and MRI once every 5 as I will need medication/treatment one day (I'm mid 30s now) and they want to keep an eye. You need to find out what's normal for you or if perhaps there is an underlying condition there

greyyaa · 31/12/2020 11:29

It's pretty high. But to make any sort of judgement, why were you having it checked and do you have any symptoms or medical history.

Lovecatsanddogs · 31/12/2020 11:33

Mine has been this before due to overactive thyroid.

CakeRequired · 31/12/2020 11:35

Get a heart rate monitor and test it at home. It might become a bit raised at a doctors surgery because of where you are, even if you feel relaxed.

However if that's your resting heart rate even at home, that's pretty bad. Normal is 80. You're getting close to double normal with that heart rate. What is your health like otherwise? Are you overweight? Do you exercise regularly, even walks?

lampygirl · 31/12/2020 11:49

My resting is around 55, exercising I can hit the 190s if the effort warrants it eg sprint finishes. If I get it done at the doctors it’s usually around 85-95. Even sitting around there the panic sets in a bit. I’d be a bit concerned at 134 sat in a chair though. Do you have anything that reads HR (even a bit vaguely) like a fitness tracker/watch. The wrist ones are not totally accurate when exercising sometimes but they are generally close enough to get a trend.

olympicsrock · 31/12/2020 12:22

It’s very abnormal . You needed an ECG then and there. Phone your GP

yaboo · 31/12/2020 12:22

as a previous poster said, the average resting heart rate for an adult is between 60-100. Every ten years after 20, the 'average' heart rate increases by about 10. So, in your 30's, 70-110 average, 40's 80-120 average, 50's 90-130 is 'average'.

This is the system medics have been using since around 1890, and it's only recently that medics have started expressing concerns around elevated heart rates within this narrower 60-100 bpm range, without factoring in age related changes, and that's probably 'big pharma' can start prescribing heart meds to people who clinically have no real need for them, and increasing profits for their companies...

If you're in your 40's/50's and you have a resting heart rate of 60, you're probably really healthy. (or you're taking beta-blockers).

My resting heart rate is also 60, and when I exercise hard I'm around 175. Walking, fast, I'm about 140. Totally normal. (for me). I do good cardio, and have a strong, healthy heart. If my resting heart rate was 135, I'd be concerned for myself, but, if I was 50 years old, and did no regular exercise, I wouldn't be too arsed.

certain medications, smoking, drinking, drug-taking, can all increase your resting heart rate. regular exercise and meditation have been proven to decrease it.

There's also a recognised phenomena called 'white coat syndrome'. Basically, people who are having bp/heart rate measurements often have higher than expected readings, thought to be triggered by the situation/fear/anticipation/nerves, etc. Even though you feel perfectly relaxed, the parasympathetic nervous system rushes adrenaline through you, elevating your bp and heart rate.

If you're concerned about your heart rate, you can buy a machine for around £30, on amazon, do your own readings at home, synch it to your phone, gives you a more accurate picture. You can take your stats to medical appointments, too. Nobody minds.

Beautifulbonnie · 31/12/2020 12:29

@Hamster1111

I’m being investigated for low heart rate. Mine dips to 36-39 when resting. I’m almost certain it’s my thyroid. As it’s been on it’s way out for a while. Weird readings.

It was only noticed about a 3 weeks ago during a routine drs app.

Beautifulbonnie · 31/12/2020 12:29

My friend had a heart rate of 222. She was in ICU. Though she’s very poorly. Sadly.

tttigress · 31/12/2020 12:36

What did the nurse suggest?

I think you need an ECG

A normal resting heart rate for an adult is 60-80.

Don't worry to much though, you should be able to turn it around with diet and exercise.