10 Symptoms of a Blood Clot
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Faster Heartbeat
A faster heart beat can be caused by a blood clot in the lung. Also called pulmonary embolism, a clot in the lung causes the flow of blood to slow down. This means that the body, including the heart and the brain end up receiving lower volumes of blood. When this signal is picked up by the brain, it signals for the heart to beat faster to compensate for the reduced blood flow.
Therefore, if your heart suddenly starts beating faster for no apparent reason, seek medical advice. A faster heartbeat due to a blood clot in the lungs may also be accompanied by shallow breathing, a faint feeling or even fainting.
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