Risks of High Heart Rate in Pregnant Women
Disease description:
After becoming pregnant, I always feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. After visiting the hospital for an examination, I was told that my heart rate is too fast. I would like to ask, what are the risks associated with an elevated heart rate in pregnant women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Potential risks of high heart rate in pregnant women:
1. A high heart rate increases the cardiac workload, potentially leading to myocardial hypertrophy and reduced heart function. Severe cases may result in symptoms such as dyspnea and chest tightness.
2. Prolonged tachycardia may cause electrolyte imbalance, subsequently affecting blood pressure and increasing the risk of gestational hypertensive disorders, which may manifest as headache, blurred vision, and other symptoms.
3. Elevated maternal heart rate can impair placental blood supply and oxygen delivery, leading to fetal hypoxia within the uterus. Prolonged hypoxia may affect the intellectual development of the fetus.
Therefore, pregnant women should regularly monitor their heart rate, maintain healthy lifestyle habits, avoid excessive fatigue and emotional excitement, ensure adequate rest and balanced nutrition, to reduce cardiac burden and safeguard maternal and fetal health. If any abnormalities occur, timely medical attention should be sought.
