my resting heart rate has been around 105 to 120 for the past couple of days.  I am on bp meds, cholesterol meds, a diuretic and I have an appt with a cardiologist on Friday morning.  my bp was 136/97 on Monday and my GP put me on the diuretic. should i seek further treatment before Friday for my high heart rate.
Hello, Do not worry about it simple anxiety also causes rapid heart rate. Coffee, tea, alcohol, other weight loss Chat Doctor. Few conditions like arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, hyper metabolic states, anemia, beri may cause rapid heart rate. Just at sleeping heart rate if it is normal then alright. Consult your physician if you have continuous rapid heart rate he may change to beta blockers to decrease blood pressure same time decrease heart rate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.