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Pulse rate 120 - A&E?

42 replies

CreatingHavoc · 14/12/2023 10:55

Just that really I have covid and a pulse rate of 120.

111 said to go to A&E, would you go?

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Puggie · 14/12/2023 10:56

Go to A&E if that's what you've been advised. How long has it been 120 for?

HousedInMySoul · 14/12/2023 10:59

Is your pulse regular?
What made you check it, do you have any other symptoms/concerns?
Any other medical conditions?

Original poster
CreatingHavoc · 14/12/2023 11:02

It's regular but it's been that high for a while, all morning really. I noticed it was faster than normal and I'm just sat in bed.

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beautifullittletree · 14/12/2023 11:05

If I called for medical advice and was told to go to A&E that is exactly what I would do.

titchy · 14/12/2023 11:09

I'd book an appointment with your Gp for an ECG, then take it from there.

mumofone2019 · 14/12/2023 11:20

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ComputerIsSayingNo · 14/12/2023 11:22

Medical advice has told you to go to A&E. GP isn’t suitable if you’ve got something like a blood clot.
@titchy that isn’t going to help as you need to have had the ECG requested by a nurse or GP first and would be an appointment in several weeks. OP doesn’t need just an ECG but a medical review for the cause

Lougle · 14/12/2023 11:23

If it's unusual for you and you have been told to go to A&E, go.

It's handy to know your 'normal'. If I had a HR of 120, I wouldn't raise an eyebrow, because my HR is always high. If my DH had a HR of 120, I'd want immediate medical advice because his normal is about 53.

shams05 · 14/12/2023 11:24

Speaking from experience of my DD, even if you call your GP, they will advise you of the same thing.

ComputerIsSayingNo · 14/12/2023 11:24

@mumofone2019 but the point is Yoir HR was checked as were you. You were then told you were fine. With a new HR issue and voice known to cause clots and heart problems why would you tell someone this isn’t something you would seek advice for when that’s exactly what you did? Nearly on the level of i never wore a seatbelt as a child and I was fine.

Lougle · 14/12/2023 11:29

When my DD had a high heart rate, I was sent to A&E. The GP said that all she would be able to do was a blood pressure and an ECG, then she'd be sending her to A&E anyway, so there was no point.

mumofone2019 · 14/12/2023 11:31

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ActDottie · 14/12/2023 11:36

You’ve been advised to go to A&E so go. Why would you ring 111 and not take their advice?

ActDottie · 14/12/2023 11:38

titchy · 14/12/2023 11:09

I'd book an appointment with your Gp for an ECG, then take it from there.

Lol if I did this at my surgery I’d probably get an appointment for 3 weeks time…

therealcookiemonster · 14/12/2023 11:48

@CreatingHavoc please don't waste your time chasing GP. go to a&e. covid can cause cardiac issues. it might be just your body's response to the infection compounded by dehydration due to fever but not worth taking the chance. go and get checked out.

titchy · 14/12/2023 11:49

Do hospitals not have assessment units these days that GPs can refer to for a same day assessment?

ISpyNoPlumPie · 14/12/2023 11:56

I wouldn’t because I am relatively young and in otherwise good health (no cardiac issues) and this is common with an infection. I would take paracetamol and brufen and see how I felt. If I had chest pain or palpitations, then I would go (certainly for chest pain).

Do you have other symptoms? How is your breathing, does it hurt to breathe, are you short of breath? Are you in pain? Do you feel hot/clammy/shivery? I think these things need to be considered alongside your heart rate. 111 is a blunt tool and they will be concerned about sepsis.

MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 14/12/2023 12:12

Up to you, depending what advice you take.
For me if it was accompanied by a fever then no I wouldn't. I would treat the fever.
If it's 120 for a while with no other symptoms then I would go and get checked out.
Only you know how you feel

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CreatingHavoc · 14/12/2023 12:34

Thanks all I have gone as I have had some palpitations and chest pain, although not unusual for me as I get palpitations every so often anyway. I also get chest pain from reflux. But neither have been bothering me for a while and have appeared with covid so I'm here waiting for an ecg.

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guineverehadgreeneyes · 14/12/2023 12:42

If you have Covid, I hope you are wearing a good quality mask while you are in A & E.

Original poster
CreatingHavoc · 14/12/2023 15:06

Of course. Standard medical mask.

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Archymum · 14/12/2023 20:22

I hope you don't mean a blue surgical mask. FFP2/3 minimum is required to do anything to limit the spread of COVID.

MoserRothOrangeandAlmond · 14/12/2023 20:35

@Archymum try telling that to NHS trusts! That's all the PPE you get!

Icantsleepagain · 14/12/2023 20:39

I went with suspected COVID presenting with same symptoms (heart rate was usually under 70 then rose for a month to 95, then 120/130s). I thought I had flu and they were messing about checking for heart issues. Turned out to be sepsis. Glad you're there getting checked over.

CurlyhairedAssassin · 14/12/2023 20:44

My heart rate was 130 when I had my first COVID jab. I did feel bloody awful with it. I had actual COVID again last Christmas and my HR increased then too but not quite as much, it was 115 at rest or something. Both times I felt rubbish and had a high temperature. Taking paracetamol not only brought the temp down but also my heart rate. What's your temp? Have you taken paracetamol or anything else if it's high?