Pulse rate and recovery rate?

[nyexpat]

My pulse rate was abnormally high the other morning at the dentist (around 170 i think).

I hadn't eaten and had a cup of coffee and had some pre-holiday stress.

Normally, my resting heart rate is LOW like 60 or below. (Was 45 during labor or all things! ;-) )

I'm pretty much out of shape, but have low bp, cholesterol, weight, etc.

My heart rate has always elevated rather quickly during exercise, etc.

Is this a problem that might lead to heart attack, etc. with no other "normal" symptoms?

[cindy707]

I think you already gave yourself your own answer........no food, caffeine, stress and a dentist appt.?  Ouch!!!  Keep an eye on it and my heart doc always says if you can feel your heart listen to it and if you need to make the call.  Atypically we shouldn't ever feel our hearts unless we stress them thru exercise or the post you made above....you sound like a normal human to me and a lucky lucky person but......if you've had any family member who has had a heart attack under the age of 50 you need to have a general heart check up every year....if not.....well it sounds like its good to be you!  Happy New Year!

[Jerry_NJ]

Sounds like you have nothing to worry about.  A high HR at the doctor, especially a dentist (in my view) is normal.  Anything that makes you nervous or anxious (like a dentist) can elevate your HR.  

How sure are you that the HR was 170, and did it last very long?  If you're under 50, a short run of 170 bpm shouldn't be any problem.