- Female
- 28 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm a bit worried because my heart rate is up at 156 per minute and my blood pressure is reading 12477. Is this something I should be concerned about? What's the reason this could be happening, and what might come of it?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
156 is definitely abnormal visit Cardiologist for appropriate management
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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