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Hi as soon as i start jogging (slowly) my heart rate jumps to over 80% and often over 90%. is there ssomething wrong that i can't jog at less than 80%?

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Not normal: U should have a cardiac evaluation , if your rate goes up that fast.

Answered 10/6/2013

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