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QuestionWhat is the best way for someone with severe COPD to lower heart rate?
Eric Deutsch, MDDr. Deutsch is a board certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist in Boise, Idaho. He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic and his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and SOAP (Society of Obstetrical Anesthesia and Perinatology).
Board Certified Cardiac AnesthesiologistIf using strategies like deep breathing, meditating, and even just resting have not worked for you, then you should have a conversation with your doctor. He/she may refer you to pulmonary rehabilitation where you can condition your body in a supervised and controlled setting. Otherwise, he/she may prescribe a medication that does not interfere with your lung disease. -
QuestionWhat is a good heart rate for an elderly female?
Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MSLuba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
Board-Certified Family Nurse PractitionerWhile heart rate varies among individuals and with age, 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest is considered normal for anyone over the age of 18. Depending on your health, medications, and physical conditioning your heart rate may vary. -
QuestionHow can I decrease my heart rate if I was on blood pressure medication and have stopped taking it?Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MSLuba Lee, FNP-BC is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. Luba has certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Emergency Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Team Building, and Critical Care Nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
Board-Certified Family Nurse PractitionerFirst, discuss your concerns with your medical provider before you decide on any course of action it is important to consult a professional who knows your medical history, conditions and is familiar with your current state of health. Physical activity, stress reduction, yoga, meditation, breathing techniques and avoiding caffeinated beverages can all help you with keeping your heart strong and your heart rate within a normal range. -
QuestionMy heart rate is very fast when I exercise, should I go see my doctor?
Janice Litza, MDDr. Litza is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician based in Racine, Wisconsin. With over 25 years of educational and professional experience, she has extensive experience providing full-spectrum Family Medicine, including obstetrics, newborn care, and hospital medicine. She is currently the Residency Program Director for Family Medicine at Ascension. Dr. Litza received her MD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and has completed additional fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona.
Board Certified Family Medicine PhysicianDifferent activities naturally cause our heart rate to increase or decrease based on the oxygen energy need of our bodies. People new to exercise might notice a faster heart rate than a trained athlete with a highly conditioned heart. A good rule is if you can still talk in short sentences during the exercise, the pace is probably appropriate and as long as you do not experience chest pain, severe shortness of breath or dizziness during the exercise and change in heart rate, it is probably a normal response.
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