- female
- 66 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm a bit worried about my 66-year-old mom. She's diabetic and has a resting heart rate of 80 BPM with an SPO2 level around 9798. But yesterday, after climbing two floors, her heart rate jumped to 122 BPM and her SPO2 hit 99. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
No it's is not , continue normal life
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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