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Can hot water raise your heart rate?
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Yes: Particularly if the water temperature is very high, like in a jacuzzi or whirlpool. However, the elevation in heart rate is usually temporary and not dangerous unless an individual has severe underlying heart disease.
Answered 2/17/2015
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