Risks of Excessively High Heart Rate During Running
Disease description:
I regularly exercise and run with my colleagues, but my heart rate becomes excessively high after each run. What are the risks associated with an excessively high heart rate during running?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Qinghui
A healthy person’s heart rate varies with physical activity—for instance, it slows down during rest and speeds up after vigorous exercise; these are normal physiological responses. However, if a patient experiences a marked increase in heart rate following intense physical exertion—accompanied by symptoms such as precordial pain and dyspnea—prompt medical intervention is required to prevent serious complications, including sudden cardiac death.
