Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

150s tachy, normal BP, episode brought on by exertion. what's happening? (elderly)

A woman in her 80s, hx hypertension but mostly in good health. She was walking for around 40 minutes. She was feeling weak and had to take breaks on her way home.  When she arrived home she had an episode of tachycardia (158) with BP (144/71)  (not sure if it started while walking). She had no chest pain, only palpitations and general weakness. She took 1 mg digoxin PO and eventually the episode resolved.  Had two more similar episodes in the past year: tachy with normal BP brought on by exertion. EKG was normal the next day.
She's a dear family member who doesn't live in the states and her doctor didn't believe her when she described the episode. Luckily digoxin is OTC in her country, but she would not want to take it prophylactically due to potential side effects.
Any ideas what this could be???
Thank you in advance!
PS She reports that she is normally on the brady side (HR 60) with high BP (systolic around 140s, but up to 200)
1 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
363281 tn?1643235611
Hello~I am going to refer you to our heart forum, we have many knowledgeable members there that will be able to help you.
Helpful - 0
1 Comments
Thank you for the helpful suggestion!
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Hypertension Community

Top Healthy Living Answerers
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
14 super-healthy foods that are worth the hype
Small changes make a big impact with these easy ways to cut hundreds of calories a day.
Forget the fountain of youth – try flossing instead! Here are 11 surprising ways to live longer.
From STD tests to mammograms, find out which screening tests you need - and when to get them.
Tips and moves to ease backaches
Here are 12 simple – and fun! – ways to boost your brainpower.