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My heartbeat feels like it's not beating hard when at rest. is that normal?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Sounds fine: You're almost a grown man. If your exercise tolerance is normal, you're not having chest pain, and you're not having spells where you're passing out, stop worrying about your heart. Enjoy being young and get acquainted with how your body varies in health.

Answered 2/16/2014

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A member asked:

My heartbeat feels like it's not beating hard when at rest. is that normal?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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