Thanks Doc! I will be following up with my GP this week.
I would need to see the EKGs. Post exercise heart rates that remained elevated are sometimes an arrhythmia, other times it reflects slow heart rate recovery. If it was a gradual decline in heart rate, it is probably a slow heart rate recovery time. If it was an abrupt change in heart rate when the rate decreased, it was probably an arrhythmia.
Slow heart rate recovery time is a sign of decreased vagal tone or reconditioning. Your doctor should be able to help you differentiate the two. A moderate, doctor approved exercise program and a good diet are probably the best way to approach this.
If your problem was an arrhythmia, your cardiologist will probably refer you to a heart rhythm specialist.
I hope this answers your question. Thanks for posting.