A member asked:

When sitting or laying down my heart starts to beat fast . i take slow deep breaths and it will return to normal in a few seconds. why is that?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Breathing: Deep increases vagal tone and decreases heart rate.

Answered 11/16/2013

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