Heart palpitations, high HCT

[bobcat]

This could be an anxiety response but I've been having heart palpitations this past week. Got blood work yesterday. HCT is 53.1. Am I going to have a heart attack? Do I need to go to urgent care? Incidentally, I do have some big stress going on now.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Your problem is not due to that hematocrit level. I bet you just need to learn how to breathe deeply through your abs when you have anxiety. It really brings heart rate down fast.

Try one or more of these techniques. This really helps me.

http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/08/6-breathing-exercises-to-relax-in-10-minutes-or-less/

 

[bobcat]

Thanks, Nelson. I was relieved to read your response.

 

[Gene Devine]

The common everyday heart palpitation is usually caused by stress and anxiety and not to worry.

In rare cases it could be a sign of a heart condition so if it continues or worsens see a physician.