Cowboymo 8 Posted January 10, 2018 Everyone here knows I have heart fears mainly because of my fast heart rate. Well, today I found out my sister has a resting heart rate of 103 and that her doctor told her that’s fast and she might have to take something to slow it down. My moms resting heart rate is also above 100. My brothers is 108. I’m wondering is it possible that it’s genetic and not dangerous or is it dangerous that all of us have a resting heart rate average of over 100? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonycain 15 Posted January 10, 2018 I'm no doctor, but if all of your family members seem to have high heart rates then, I think it's quite genetic...my heart rate is usually around 68.... Anything above 85, makes me feel like Im having a panic attacks...when it hits 100 , Im usually calling the Ambulance... But it's not actually any big deal, but it's my paranoia causing me to think I'm bout to have a heart attack... I have seen my friend have panic attacks where the heart rate was above 140.. so I know my little 85 is nothing to worry about... But at the end of the day, we all feel what we feel... Sometimes we need reassurance to let us know it's ok... If your heart rate has been that way, maybe your body is already predisposed to having a faster heart rate... The question is how are you overall... Do you have health issues? Are you distressed and in need of some sort of medical attention, or are you just curious/concerned because the doc mentioned that your sister might have to take something..?.. I personally think your fine... But like I said, I'm no doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin_tenn 1252 Posted January 10, 2018 Yes, tachycardia can be genetic, I believe. Is it normal? Probably not, and it'd be a good idea to monitor it and speak with your doc about treatment. 60-100 BPM is normal for adults, but a rate consistently above 90-100, per what I've read as well as hearing my doc's advice, is worth pursuing some sort of remedy. Oftentimes it's a beta blocker. Sometimes it's lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, quitting smoking/drinking (if you do either of them), etc. It's always best to talk to your doc before beginning an exercise routine though, especially if your heart rate and/or blood pressure is high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboymo 8 Posted January 10, 2018 Both my mom and I have gotten our hearts checked in the last couple of years and all was normal besides a higher than average resting heart rate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bin_tenn 1252 Posted January 10, 2018 A high heart rate doesn't mean you have an underlying heart condition. The general consensus is that it can become an issue over the years, especially in older age. However, I'm not a doc and I don't claim to be; that's just my understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
