When a blood clot in the leg grows, the body attempts to eradicate it. Vital organs work harder, leading to an increase in heart rate. A higher heart rate may produce symptoms of its own, such as breathlessness and chest pains. An elevated heart rate that cannot be linked to physical exertion or other known conditions should be evaluated by a doctor.

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