What are some reasons for a persons heart rate to increase while they are resting?

Yes, stress can cause heart palpitations because when you are stressed, your body releases a hormone called adrenaline which makes your heart beat faster. But, it could be something else too like too much caffeine or alcohol, certain medications, asthma inhalers, dehydration and other health issues.....

Did your wife undergo heart valve surgery yet? Ovarian cyst removal is done laparoscopically and so is not meant to have much load on the heart. The ejection fraction of the heart is the function that is more importantly looked at before any operative procedure is advised/planned.

If you're having chest pain for a week, it's important to take it seriously. Mild pain triggered by stress or exercise might be less worrying, but it's still a good idea to see a cardiologist. If the pain is severe, feels like pressure, or comes with shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness, go to ....